22 stories tagged #identity theft

  1. Why Scammers Target Seniors and How Families Can Fight Back
    tech

    Why Scammers Target Seniors and How Families Can Fight Back

    Older Americans lost $7.7B to fraud in 2025. Expert guide to freezing credit, claiming government accounts, and stopping AI voice scams.

    4d ago 2 min read
  2. Scammers Are Targeting Your 65th Birthday: Here’s Your Month-by-Month Defense Plan
    finance

    Scammers Are Targeting Your 65th Birthday: Here’s Your Month-by-Month Defense Plan

    A month-by-month guide for affluent Americans turning 65 to protect against data brokers and scammers targeting Medicare eligibility.

    2w ago 2 min read
  3. Amazon Recall Text Scam: Red Flags You Need to Know
    tech

    Amazon Recall Text Scam: Red Flags You Need to Know

    A sophisticated scam uses fake Amazon recall notices to steal your data. Here's how to spot the red flags and protect yourself.

    2w ago 2 min read
  4. What a Scammer Sees When They Google Your Name
    tech

    What a Scammer Sees When They Google Your Name

    A look at how a simple Google search reveals personal data that scammers exploit. Understand the risks and how to protect yourself.

    2w ago 2 min read
  5. Five Data Broker Myths That Leave Retirees Exposed to Scams
    tech

    Five Data Broker Myths That Leave Retirees Exposed to Scams

    Expert debunks common data broker myths that put retirees at risk. Learn the truth about opt-outs and family data exposure.

    3w ago 2 min read
  6. SIM Swap Scam Drains Florida Woman's Bank Account in Minutes
    tech

    SIM Swap Scam Drains Florida Woman's Bank Account in Minutes

    A Florida woman lost control of her phone number in a SIM swap scam, leading to thousands stolen from her accounts within minutes.

    last mo. 2 min read
  7. New Smishing Scam Uses QR Codes to Fake Traffic Violations
    tech

    New Smishing Scam Uses QR Codes to Fake Traffic Violations

    Scammers impersonate US courts via text, using QR codes to steal payment info. Avoid scanning codes from unknown numbers.

    last mo. 1 min read
  8. Digital Distrust: How Scams Are Making Us Ignore Everything
    tech

    Digital Distrust: How Scams Are Making Us Ignore Everything

    Constant scam warnings have trained us to ignore real calls and emails, causing a crisis of trust that is disrupting our personal and professional lives.

    last mo. 1 min read