IRS Removes W-2 Auto-Extensions to Fight Fraud
To combat the recent tidalwave of identity theft cases across the United States, the Internal Revenue Service is fighting back. Beyond implementing...
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Identity Authentication: The Cornerstone of Protecting Oneself Against Fraud
Fraud is big business. The Federal Trade Commission has estimated that 10.8 percent of U.S. adults experienced fraud in 2011, with 37.8 million...
Will Smartphones Be The Next Frontier for ID Authentication?
In our tech-based society, smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices are central to our daily lives. One can confidently assume that nearly...
Surprising Ways Your Identity Can Be Stolen
No matter how careful you've been to protect your personal data and information, there are still a variety of astonishing ways that your identity can...
Identity Theft Victims May Know The Culprits
We often assume that major identity theft issues come from data breaches or scammers - but have you ever considered that you could know the culprit?...
Recognizing a Phishing Scheme
We'd all like to assume that we are quick enough to recognize a scam before falling into a trap - but many of the best phishing schemes seem credible...
Protecting Seniors Against Fraud and Identity Theft
Identity theft and fraud among senior citizens is rising across the country, with many states as well as the U.S. government taking steps to help...
What Makes You Susceptible to Identity Theft?
With recent data breaches across massive retailers from Target to Home Depot, you might be wondering how safe your personal information really is...
Job Seekers Fear Identity Theft Risk
Many individuals who are on the market for a new job are fearful of the risks that come along with employment applications. With the wide variety of...
Protecting Your Child From Identity Theft
When it comes to identity theft, your children are likely not the first ones you might worry about. However, child identity theft is not uncommon and...