Creating a strong password is a critical step to protecting yourself online. In fact, passwords are the first line of defense against cybercriminals and data breaches. All passwords, regardless of what accounts they protect, should be created with these three guiding principles in mind: Long – Every one of your passwords should be at least […]
Identity theft happens when someone uses your personal or financial information without permission, resulting in damage to your credit status and costing your time and money.** Identity theft affects people of all ages, races and nationalities. Anyone can be a victim. Thieves use many tactics to get your information. Some of the most common […]
What is a credit freeze? Also known as a security freeze, this free tool lets you restrict access to your credit report, which in turn makes it more difficult for identity thieves to open new accounts in your name. That’s because most creditors need to see your credit report before they approve a new account. […]
Financial crime against older Americans is a growing problem. People living with dementia are at an especially high risk of becoming victims of fraud and financial abuse. As their memory and other thinking skills decline, people with dementia may struggle to make financial decisions. They may not remember or report the abuse – or understand […]
Becoming a victim of fraud is extremely distressful for those affected, regardless of how it occurs. There are some unique situations where a member may feel too scared or ashamed to report that they were victimized. Extortion is a crime that occurs when someone threatens to harm or damage someone’s reputation or property unless […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology continues to evolve, enhance and become more powerful. While AI can be very beneficial, it can be just as harmful. In fact, AI has now become a powerful tool for generating phishing emails- specifically AI chatbot tools such as ChatGPT.* Scammers have been taking advantage of this tool because it makes […]
