7 Tips to Avoid Being “the Catch” of a Phishy Email
92.4% of malware is delivered via email, and with the influx of holiday emails, it's no wonder that this time of year is a favorite for hackers. In between the hustle and bustle of the season, it is easy for a phishy email to slip right through the cracks -- that...
Bad Credit? How to Borrow without Taking Out No-Credit-Check Loans
Bad Credit? How to Borrow Without Taking Out No-Credit-Check Loans One of the most stressful parts of applying for a new loan or line of credit is the credit check. If your repayment history is less than stellar, you could face higher interest rates or not get...
11 Steps to Take If You Lose Your Wallet
11 Steps to Take If You Lose Your Wallet There’s nothing more anxiety-inducing than realizing you’ve lost your wallet - or, even worse, that it’s been stolen. Many people’s initial reaction is to worry frantically, but you’ll be much better off by taking...
Debit Cards: 8 Ways to Keep Debit Card Transactions Safe
Debit Cards: 8 Ways to Keep Debit Card Transactions Safe Consumers prefer using debit cards for online purchases to credit cards because of accumulating debt issues associated with credit card transactions. However, debit card fraud is rampant, especially in...
5 Fraud Threats to Watch for in 2023
5 Fraud Threats to Watch for in 2023 Technology is getting stronger, and so are the fraudulent schemes and attacks directed at today’s businesses and consumers. From fake jobs to fake texts, there’s no end to the unique and creative ways in which fraudsters are...
3 Cybersecurity Predictions for 2023 and How to Deal With Them
3 Cybersecurity Predictions for 2023 and How to Deal With Them Cybercriminals are always finding new ways to exploit technology and data, so it's more important than ever to keep up with the latest cybersecurity measures. As we continue to adapt, so will threat...
How Credit Score Affects Your Daily Life
How Credit Score Affects Your Daily Life You have probably heard about the importance of having a good credit score, but many don’t realize how it impacts most areas of your life, whether big or small purchases. It’s best not to be caught off guard and...
4 Ways to Refresh your Current Cyber Hygiene this Summer
4 Ways to Refresh your Current Cyber Hygiene this Summer Stay safe this summer! From scam phone calls and text messages, to junk emails, this year has shown that cyber breaches are a threat that come in all shapes and sizes. It's important that we stay vigilant in our...
Alternative Loan Monitoring
Non credit loans, also known as alternative loans, are an easy avenue for hackers to use your stolen identity to gain a loan. Since these loans have an easier approval process, they are more appealing to hackers. With alternative loan monitoring, subscribers are...
Remove Your Name From Robocall Lists
Robocallers access your phone number through all sorts of ways. Here are a few ways you can spot a robocall: 1. Unknown caller and from your area code2. Robotic voice (computer generated)3. Threats of arrest4. Immediate action demands5. Requesting sensitive...
More Street Gangs Are Turning to Identity Theft
Federal agents are continuously running into issues with street gangs engaging in cyber crime. What was once narcotics distribution, has turned into data breaches. These criminals are using the dark web to access people's bank accounts and other financial logins to...