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How to protect your identity? Limit what you share on social media.

Social media makes it easy to stay connected, but it also makes it easy for strangers, scammers, and data brokers to collect personal information about you. Every post, photo, like, and comment helps build a digital profile that others can search, copy, and misuse. From a cybersecurity perspective, limiting what you share online is one […]

Search for yourself online using operators to protect your digital identity

Most people don’t realize how much personal information about them is publicly available online. A quick search of your name can reveal phone numbers, old resumes, workplace documents, social media profiles, and even email addresses. Regularly searching for yourself online is a simple but powerful cybersecurity habit—and using search operators helps you uncover far more […]

If your card gets declined, it could be a warning sign of identity theft

Few things are more frustrating than having your card declined—especially when you know there’s money available and no obvious reason for the denial. It’s easy to assume it’s a technical glitch and move on. But in some cases, a declined card is more than an inconvenience. It can be an early warning sign that your […]

Why you should consider identity theft coverage in your medical insurance plan

When people think about identity theft, credit cards and bank accounts usually come to mind. But there’s a lesser‑known—and often more disruptive—form of fraud that flies under the radar: medical identity theft. If someone gets access to your Social Security number or health insurance details, they can use your identity to receive medical care, prescriptions, […]

How cybercriminals are using AI to automate identity theft (and how you can stay safe)

Identity theft has always been a serious threat, but artificial intelligence has supercharged the problem. Cybercriminals are no longer relying on manual methods or simple scams — they’re now using AI to automate identity theft at a scale and speed we’ve never seen before. This new wave of AI‑powered fraud is more convincing, more personalized, […]

Identity theft struck? your first move is the FTC, not panic!

It’s the worst phone call you can get: your bank telling you about fraudulent activity, or a creditor informing you about an account you never opened. You’ve been hit by identity theft. It’s an instant rush of panic, anger, and worry about the mountains of paperwork ahead. First, take a deep breath. You are not […]