By now you’ve heard about Equifax’s massive data breach and the 143 million stolen identities. You've probably read a few of the 55,000 articles written. While this is the largest reported data breach, this is not the first (remember medical insurer Anthem?). And unfortunately, it will not likely be the last. We know about class action lawsuits and what the cost to firms can be when they report a ... Read More
Identity Theft
Identity Theft: What’s In Your Wallet?
12 Things to Do Immediately After Losing Your Wallet to Protect You from Identity Theft It's vacation time. We all long to be tourists exploring new places and having new adventures. But that also can mean an unexpected detour into Identity Theft Land if your wallet is stolen. In the iconic American Express commercials of the 1970s, Karl Malden would ask "What's in your wallet?" Now's a good ... Read More
Financial Self-Defense Moves
Financial fraud and identity theft can be emotionally and financially devastating. It's worse when it happens at the hands of a trusted advisor or financial professional. Scammers can be anywhere so you best be prepared to protect yourself. Use these financial self-defense moves to protect yourself and your hard-earned wealth. When I was a Boy Scout, we learned the mantra: BE PREPARED. But it ... Read More
Jury Duty Summons: Watch Out for This Identity Theft Scam
They say white-collar crimes tend to increase in times of economic stress. This is one of those times. And it's all the more important to be watchful. For most of us, our personal identities extend beyond just our name. In many ways we are also our online profiles and our credit, too. Identity Theft: A Growing Problem and Cost to All of Us Right now, there are scammers out there trying to ... Read More
