Here’s everything the Fed is expected to announce, including the biggest rate hike in 28 years
US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference in Washington, DC, on May 4, 2022. Jim Watson…
4 Ways to Avoid Payment App Scams
Peer-to-peer, or P2P, payment platforms like PayPal, Venmo, and CashApp are popular because they’re quick, convenient, and easy ways to…
IDIQ Announces Acquisition of Credit & Debt
—Company adds fintech and financial education company to suite of member services— Temecula, California, June 7, 2022 – IDIQ, an…
6 Common Facebook Marketplace Scams and How to Avoid Them
Are you looking to sell a couch, buy gently used patio furniture or offload that baby swing sitting in your…
Are College Students Targeted by Identity Thieves?
When it comes to identity theft, young adults are a primary target. Students are four times more likely to be…
Why Identity Theft Protection is an Important Employee Benefit
Employees are a company’s most valuable asset. According to Consumer Affairs, between 2019 and 2020, there was a 311% rise…
Avoid Fake Donation Sites Amid the Russia-Ukraine War
Times of tragedy often bring out acts of charity. But unfortunately, they also bring out scammers hell-bent on exploiting the…
Can “Buy Now, Pay Later” Apps Be Trusted with My Personal Data
It may be tempting to look for new ways to manage personal finances. For example, one of the latest credit…
FTC Recognizes Identity Theft Awareness Week
The Federal Trade Commission is commemorating Identity Theft Awareness Week with a series of free events focused on raising awareness…
5 Data Breach Trends to Anticipate This Year
In its recent annual Data Breach Industry Forecast, credit reporting agency Experian made five predictions for cybercrime and data breach…
How to Spot a Fake Shopping Website this Holiday Season
Americans are expected to spend $1.2 trillion this holiday season, with the majority of shoppers planning to buy most of their…
8 Common Identity Theft Scams
Would you believe that incidents of identity fraud increased by more than 40% from 2019 to 2020? A report created…
Why K-12 Schools Are Prime Targets for Cybercriminals
Private companies and large government agencies aren’t the only organizations that need to prioritize cybersecurity. Kindergarten through 12th-grade schools are…
4 Tips on How to Mail a Paper Check Safely
Just about any type of payment you make can be done without paper checks these days. You can pay your…
This Superstar Amateur Metal Detectorist Just Found Her Second Cache of Viking Coins on the Isle of Man in Less Than a Year
For the second time in less than a year, an amateur metal detectorist has discovered a cache of Viking treasure…
3 Steps to Take if You Are the Victim of Unemployment Benefits Fraud
Although the pace of layoffs and new applications for unemployment benefits has slowed, fraud attempts have not. Scammers continue to…
Can Democrats Win Georgia—and the Senate?
On the first day of December, I opened my laptop to watch Ossoff and Warnock speak to metro Atlanta chapters…
What’s at stake in the New York mayor’s race
More than 30 candidates — including boldface names like Andrew Yang — are either running or considering a run for…