September 2024

Your Vote, Your Voice? Top 5 Election-Related Scams and How to Stay Safe

September 19, 2024

Beware of Election-Related Scams: Top 5 Voter Scams and How to Protect Yourself

Election season often brings about a surge in election-related scams, as scammers exploit the voting process to deceive unsuspecting citizens. From fraudulent donation requests to fake voter registration, it’s crucial to be vigilant. By staying informed, you can avoid becoming a victim of these voter scams and protect your personal information. Here’s a breakdown of the most common election-related scams and how to safeguard your identity and vote. 1. Fraudulent Voter Surveys and Polls During election season, voters are often asked to participate in political surveys. Unfortunately, scammers use this by posing as legitimate polling organizations to trick people into sharing personal details. These voter scams may even promise cash rewards, only to request unnecessary information such as credit card details or Social Security numbers. How to Protect Yourself: Limit information shared. Stick to basic, non-sensitive information like age or general voting preferences. Legitimate polls will never ask for your […]

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September 11, 2024

10 Shocking Methods Identity Thieves Are Using in 2024 and How to Protect Yourself

Brian Thompson Employee Benefits, Identity Theft

I. Account Takeover (ATO) In 2024, one of the most common identity theft methods is account takeover (ATO). Criminals use phishing and stolen credentials to gain access to online accounts. Once they control an account, they can transfer funds, make purchases, or access private data. How Account Takeover Occurs in 2024 Modern identity theft methods such as automated credential-stuffing bots and AI-driven phishing campaigns are used to execute account takeovers at scale. Steps to Prevent Account Takeover To enhance identity theft prevention, enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on all your accounts and regularly update your passwords. Use a password manager to create strong, unique passwords for each account. II. Credential Stuffing Credential stuffing is a growing threat in identity theft methods for 2024. It involves using previously stolen usernames and passwords to gain access to other accounts, exploiting those who reuse their credentials. How Credential Stuffing Works Criminals use bots to […]