5 Common Hotel Scams and How to Avoid Them
Staying at a hotel should be an enjoyable experience. But unfortunately, there are many scams out there that can make…
How to Prevent Tax Identity Theft
Every year, tax season presents a seasonal opportunity for criminals seeking monetary gain from identity theft. There are many ways…
What You Should Know About ‘Pig Butchering Scams’
Scammers are back at it again with a new scheme – called “pig butchering scams” – that targets people looking…
What is Phishing? Prevent Attacks with Common Examples
Cybercriminals are incredibly adaptable. They learn new security measures quickly and find new ways to steal sensitive information. One of…
SIM Swap Scams: How Thieves Can Use Your Phone Number to Take Over Your Accounts
According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, SIM swap scams are on the rise. The FBI reported that they had…
Tax Prep Checklist: What You Need to File Your Taxes and Help Prevent Tax Fraud
With the New Year comes the time for filing your taxes. You should already be preparing to get your information…
IDIQ Partners with Three National Tax Associations to Bring Awareness of Increasing Identity Theft Risks Heading into Tax Season
-The partnerships will provide educational resources and protection against identity theft for tax professionals and their clients- TEMECULA, CA, January…
Top 10 IdentityIQ Blog Posts of 2022
With a final look back at 2022, we’re rounding up the most searched and visited blog posts from last year.…
How Are Elderly Americans Vulnerable to Identity Theft?
Elderly Americans are facing a drastic increase in cybercrime, identity theft and financial abuse. Adults over age 60 last year…
What Happens If a Scammer Has Your Email Address?
It can be scary finding out that a scammer has stolen your email address, whether it’s your personal or work…
Can Your Identity Be Stolen from Your Phone Number?
When it comes to helping prevent identity theft, there’s a lot of personal information you should safeguard, so it doesn’t…
Do People Go Through Trash to Steal Your Identity?
When people mention identity theft, it’s only natural that your mind goes to the internet, dark web and digital identity theft.…
Criminal Identity Theft: What Is It and How Does It Work?
You’ve probably come across the term identity theft. But what about criminal identity theft? What does it mean? Criminal identity…
How to Avoid Rideshare Scams While Traveling
If you’re planning a vacation around the country, traveling has never been easier, especially with so many rideshare opportunities available…
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…
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…