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How scammers try to steal your Social Security Number
Do you know what is one of the fastest-growing crimes in America? Correct its identity theft, topping the list of consumer fraud reports filed with the FTC and other enforcement agencies. Your Social Security number is your identity. According to…
Scammers are Likely Ahead of the Curve
The Federal Trade Commission is expressing concern that, even while Congress is hammering out the details on financial relief for those affected by the coronavirus pandemic, crooks and scammers are busily plotting how they’re going to bilk unsuspecting folks out of…
Protecting Your Child’s Social Security Number
The consumer credit reporting agency Experian reports that the average age for identity theft involving children is 12, a statistic that can cause enormous problems for parents. In an article posted on gazette.com, reporter Katie Pelton outlines some of the warning signs that parents can…
New Medicare cards coming soon
(Source: Federal Trade Commission) New Medicare cards are coming soon. Here’s what you need to know about your new card. Plus, how to avoid related scams. Starting in April 2018, Medicare will begin mailing new cards to everyone who gets…