Tag Archives: scams

We Make Identity Theft Too Easy

By Joe Pye | June 9, 2017 - 7:00 pm |June 9, 2017 Uncategorized

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More than half of Americans have been, or know, a victim of identity theft. They still barely protect themselves. Continue reading →

Everyone’s At Risk Of Identity Theft

By Gregory Cox | June 8, 2017 - 11:00 am |June 8, 2017 Uncategorized

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Rich or poor, hackers want your information Continue reading →

Is It Legal For Debt Collectors To Ring My Doorbell?

By Howard Dvorkin | June 7, 2017 - 11:00 am |June 7, 2017 Uncategorized

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This week: A reader asks about debt collectors, repo men, and “Fonzi” schemes. Continue reading →

Banks At Highest Risk For Hack

By Joe Pye | May 30, 2017 - 11:00 am |May 30, 2017 Uncategorized

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Experts say it’s likely that multiple companies will be hacked at same time this year. Continue reading →

Information Technology Departments Don’t Care About Security

By Dori Zinn | May 29, 2017 - 7:00 pm |May 29, 2017 Uncategorized

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Most customers believe companies are responsible for securing their personal information, but only two-thirds of company officers and IT professionals agree with that. Continue reading →

Banks Warn Customers About Fraud More Often

By Dori Zinn | May 25, 2017 - 3:00 pm |May 25, 2017 Uncategorized

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Whether it’s a text message, phone call, email or letter, your banking institution can let you know when fraudulent activity occurs on your account. Do you get fraud alerts? Continue reading →

Cyber Attacks are Growing, Protection Isn’t

By Dori Zinn | May 15, 2017 - 7:00 pm |May 15, 2017 Uncategorized

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Businesses are treating their companies a lot like we treat our homes — the physical property is protected, but the online property isn’t. Continue reading →

You Can Get Major Fraud Protection With a Credit Freeze, but Should You?

By Money Talks News | April 21, 2017 - 3:00 pm |April 21, 2017 Uncategorized

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There are the conventional ways to protect yourself from credit card fraud, and then there’s the nuclear option. Continue reading →

Bud On A Budget: Buyer Beware

By Joe Pye | April 20, 2017 - 7:00 pm |April 20, 2017 Uncategorized

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If you search online for the best marijuana for your money, here’s a dirty little secret about the biggest pot websites. Continue reading →

Your Bank Card Info Is Going to Get Stolen

By Dori Zinn | April 13, 2017 - 7:00 pm |April 13, 2017 Uncategorized

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Debit card compromises are up dramatically and ATMs are a huge part of it. Continue reading →