how to prevent a loss of personal information
Identity theft, fraud and scams
The fact is that we can't control when or if a criminal is going to target us, but we can be better prepared to defend ourselves from giving up our money, time and emotions to benefit a criminal.
First, make sure your financial house is in order. Get a free credit report. You can get at least one each year from all three bureaus. And, it is likely you can get multiple reports in a year.
Remember, just because you aren't using your credit, doesn't mean someone else isn't! And, that includes your children or grandchildren. Verify all the information is accurate. That includes your prior addresses and jobs, both of which are red flags to identity theft if something shows up that isn't accurate about you.
Tips, tools & resources for everyone
FBI
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Federal Trade Commission
Information Compromise
The FBI and other local law enforcement partner to investigate data breach, personal information compromise, scams and criminal activity that impacts both consumers and business. We continue to identify how cyber crime is evolving as the subject is complex, and a significant threat to our future.
Federal Trade Commission
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Federal Trade Commission
How many scams can you name? There are dozens of identified scams in the market today and likely dozens more that don't make the list as not everyone notifies law enforcement when it happens so we can count it. Part of the problem for statistics is that people don't report what happens to them for various reasons and then it looks like w
How many scams can you name? There are dozens of identified scams in the market today and likely dozens more that don't make the list as not everyone notifies law enforcement when it happens so we can count it. Part of the problem for statistics is that people don't report what happens to them for various reasons and then it looks like we don't have a problem.
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DO NOT CALL List with this link
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Malware, Phishing and Ransomware
These are all common forms of cyber-attacks on people and businesses. Learn how to defend against the emotional "click" attack tactics of criminals. ALWAYS verify the sender and the link before clicking on any communication when you are unsure about the origination.