by admin | Jul 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
As more and more people are getting vaccinated, many are excited to share the news with everyone. Others want to protect the document like a precious commodity. But once you have that bright white card in your hand, several sources are warning against doing many of...
by admin | Jun 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
Robocalls are phone calls that play a recorded message when you answer. They can be easy to identify when they use an automated, robot-like voice, but some use a recording of a real person timed with breaks in the audio to make it sound like you’re talking to a...
by admin | Apr 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
Spoofing is a technique where scammers “spoof” or falsify their identifying information to make you think it is coming from a trusted source. More advanced scammers can even make their caller ID show up on your phone as a known contact, like a family member. Other...
by admin | Apr 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
If you have a Medicare card in your wallet, you should think about making a copy of it and carrying that instead. Your Medicare account number is your Social Security number, so you are at risk of identity theft if it is found or taken by someone malicious. But of...
by admin | Jul 22, 2013 | Economy, Uncategorized
1) Call and Place a Fraud Alert with one of the three consumer reporting companies. These are the companies that deal with your credit score. Placing a Fraud alert with one of these companies will allow you to be notified before a new account is opened or the status...
