identity

  • Las cosas no son siempre lo que parecen: cuidado con el robo de identidad

    Los estafadores cambian constantemente de tácticas para robar su información personal identificable (PII, por sus siglas en inglés), como los nombres de usuario y contraseñas de cuentas, números de Seguro Social, fechas de nacimiento, números de tarjetas de crédito y débito, de identificación personal (PIN, por sus siglas en...
  • Things are not always what they seem: Beware of identity fraud

    Scam artists are constantly changing tactics to steal your personal identifiable information (PII), including account usernames and passwords, Social Security numbers, birth dates, credit and debit card numbers, personal identification numbers (PINs) or other sensitive information. With this information, they can carry out crimes like financial fraud that can...
  • 8 Ways Students Can Build a Cultural Identity

    Days spent in the classroom are often centered around language, reading, math, science and other traditional curriculum, but there’s another key subject students may learn about without even realizing it: themselves. While coming to understand one’s family background and culture may seem like a daunting task for school-aged children,...
  • How to Help Protect Yourself from Tax Identity Theft

    Evan Arnold-Gordon Golden Gate Better Business Bureau Filing your taxes can be a daunting task. Although taxes aren’t due until April 15, getting a head start can be more beneficial than you think. According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), “tax-related identity theft occurs when someone uses your stolen...
  • Cybersecurity and Your Identity

    Evan Arnold-Gordon Golden Gate Better Business Bureau Protecting your identity is more important than ever. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), identity theft was the second biggest category of complaints they received in 2017, making up nearly 14 percent of all the consumer complaints. Thankfully, there are steps...
  • Understanding and Avoiding Tax Identity Theft

    Rebecca Harpster Golden Gate Better Business Bureau Have you started filing your taxes? Although taxes aren’t due until April 17, the sooner you file, the better. One of the biggest benefits is that filing early can help prevent tax-related identity theft. According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), “tax-related...
  • How Can I Protect Myself from Identity Theft?

    NAPSI While there are many advantages to living in a connected world, the rise in cybercrime poses risks to our personal information. So how can you safeguard this information while enjoying online opportunities to achieve your financial goals? One important way you can help protect your identity is by regularly reviewing...
  • It’s Never Too Early to Protect Your Identity

    Better Business Bureau When you think of the typical identity theft victim, what comes to mind? Maybe a middle aged person who had their wallet and credit cards stolen. Or a senior whose information was taken when filling out medical forms. In actuality, identity theft can happen at any...
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