Identity Theft

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Identity Theft Awareness Week events focus on how to reduce your risk

Seena Gressin

January 24, 2023

As unique as we each are, we all look the same to identity thieves: like good targets. To them, it’s all about our Social Security numbers, birth dates, account login credentials, and other personal

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No, that’s not the IRS texting about a tax refund or rebate. It’s a scam.

Gema de las Heras

November 23, 2022

IRS impersonators have been around for a while. But as more people get to know their tricks, they’re switching it up. So instead of contacting you about a tax debt and making threats to get you to pay

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Stay away from scams this Medicare Open Enrollment Period

Gema de las Heras

November 4, 2022

If you or one of your loved ones are on Medicare, you’re probably aware that open enrollment ends on December 7. And you’re probably reviewing and comparing different options to select a plan that’s

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Data breaches were missed learning opportunities for ed tech company

Seena Gressin

October 31, 2022

An easy step can help protect your online accounts from hackers. Whenever you can, make sure your accounts ask for two credentials to verify your identity when you log in. It’s called multifactor, or