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Data Breaches
Millions of Social Security Numbers of Job Seekers From 10 States Hacked in Kansas Department of Commerce Breach
Just how many Social Security numbers were exposed in the Kansas Department of Commerce breach? Over 5.5 million. That’s right. […]
Identity Scams
This Child Identity Theft Story Out of New Mexico is Enough to Terrify Any Parent
In a terrifying story detailed in this Reddit post, the identity of a 4-year-old New Mexico boy was stolen in […]
Tools & Tips
A Back-to-School Primer for Parents: 6 Ways to Protect Your Child’s Personally Identifiable Information
Parents have always been concerned about the physical safety of their children, especially when they’re at school. These days, parents […]
Tools & Tips
8 Tips for How College Kids (And Their Parents) Can Keep Their Identity Safe As They Return to School
If your kids are college aged, they need to be extra careful. College kids generally have clean credit reports and […]
Identity Scams
What You Need To Know About The Wells Fargo Bank Phone/Text Scam Cropping Up Around the U.S.
If you get a text message or a recorded phone message purporting to be from Wells Fargo Bank and telling […]
Identity Scams
7 Types of Identity Theft, Including One That Could Leave You In Jail
Identity theft hit an all-time high in 2016, with more than $16 billion stolen from 15.4 million U.S. consumers, according […]