Fraud Shield

09/14/2015

Is password-based authentication a secure form of verification? With data breaches on the rise, what is the most secure method of verification?

As many as 84% of people responding to a survey by mobile authentication platform provider LaunchKey would like to totally eliminate passwords in a world where a near majority have more than 10 passwords to manage.

09/09/2015

Labor Day Weekend might have come and gone, but its monetary effects can still linger. For those of you who filled up at the pumps this past weekend, you could be a victim of identity theft. Maintenance workers in Michigan have removed several skimmers from gas pumps. Find out how you can protect yourself from identity theft at the gas pump.

Follow these steps to protect yourself from identity theft

09/03/2015

For all you early holiday shoppers out there, learn how you can protect yourself from e-commerce fraud!

There are several holiday shopping trends consumers should know now to ensure fraudsters don’t disrupt their holiday cheer.

08/30/2015

Federal investigators indict several Atlanta bank employees in tax refund scam that targeted primarily retirees and children. Check and see if your bank was targeted.

The bank employees opened bank accounts and got hundreds of fraudulently-obtained tax refunds deposited into the fraudulently-opened bank accounts, the feds say.

08/24/2015

As you prepare your college-aged children for heading back to campus, share with them some helpful tips to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft.

08/18/2015

IRS raises number of taxpayers who may have been affected by a security breach to over 300K.

On Monday, the IRS revealed that a criminal syndicate's massive theft of American taxpayer data was much worse than originally thought.

08/15/2015

Here are some steps you should take to help recover from identity theft.

If you've taken steps to recover from identity theft but are worried you could still be vulnerable, you may want to consider placing a freeze on your credit.. Get the best everyday advice on how to help prevent identity theft and protect yourself against ID fraud. Find comprehensive guidance on how…

08/10/2015

Fraud Alert: Fake IRS Agents are trying to scam taxpayers.

08/07/2015

Check out the IRS's Taxpayer Guide to Identity Theft

We know identity theft is a frustrating process for victims. We are committed to working with you to resolve your case as quickly as possible.

07/31/2015

Are you protected? Find out how Fraud Shield can help protect your identity.

07/30/2015

Can this proposed Senate bill help fight Identity Theft? Read to find out more about The Identity Theft and Tax Fraud Prevention Act.

You can use the internet to shop online but it could be putting your personal information in jeopardy and you at risk for identity theft.

07/28/2015

Learn How to Detect Medical Identity Theft

A thief may use your name or health insurance numbers to see a doctor, get prescription drugs, file claims with your insurance provider, or get other care. If the thief’s health information is mixed with yours, your treatment, insurance and payment records, and credit report may be affected.