Tax-related scams escalate as filing deadline approaches

As the April 15, 2024 tax filing deadline approaches in the US, some old and some new tax-related scams targeting both taxpayers and tax professionals. Tax-related scams targeting taxpayers With taxpayers rushing to file their personal federal income t… Continue reading Tax-related scams escalate as filing deadline approaches

How AI is revolutionizing identity fraud

Nearly half of businesses reported a growth in synthetic identity fraud, while biometric spoofs and counterfeit ID fraud attempts also increased, according to AuthenticID. Consumers and businesses alike are facing new challenges in today’s digital exis… Continue reading How AI is revolutionizing identity fraud

The Latest Identity Theft Methods: Essential Protection Strategies Revealed

By Waqas
With the digital age in full swing, your personal information is more vulnerable than ever. Identity theft has…
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New Phishing Scam Hooks META Businesses with Trademark Threats

By Waqas
Scammers are sending phishing links to the inboxes of Meta business owners and Facebook page administrators, aiming to obtain their login credentials.
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It’s Still Easy for Anyone to Become You at Experian

In the summer of 2022, KrebsOnSecurity documented the plight of several readers who had their accounts at big-three consumer credit reporting bureau Experian hijacked after identity thieves simply re-registered the accounts using a different email address. Sixteen months later, Experian clearly has not addressed this gaping lack of security. I know that because my account at Experian was recently hijacked, and the only way I could recover access was by recreating the account. Continue reading It’s Still Easy for Anyone to Become You at Experian

How Is Machine Learning Used in Fraud Detection?

By Owais Sultan
Machine learning is transforming fraud detection by swiftly identifying unusual patterns in data, helping prevent financial losses and…
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How to Obtain a Virtual Phone Number and Why You Need One

By Owais Sultan
A virtual phone number, also known as an online phone number, is a telephone number that is not tied to a specific physical phone line or location.
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