Legalshield Independent Associate - Terri Piazza

10/26/2022

Holidays are the highest identity theft crimes. Feel free to private message me if I can answer questions.

If your life goals are “Feel happy and safe,” you aren’t alone. You can start achieving these goals with IDShield’s help: bit.ly/3svAzdz

09/15/2022

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09/06/2022

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06/24/2022

The May index illustrates that consumers are beginning to feel financially strained and are potentially entering a season of heightened borrowing costs and stress. Read 5 Insights from LegalShield’s May Economic Stress Index:

Data from LegalShield's Economic Stress Index shows consumers are beginning to feel the financial pitch, foreclosure activity gradually climbing to pre-pandemic levels and housing activity is beginning to slow.

02/25/2022

Samba Bug is real. Having the best Wall of Protection is critical. Our provider exposed the bug and fix.
Learn why here:

On January 31st, Samba, the popular freeware program, released security patches to address three vulnerabilities affecting all versions of Samba running the default configuration of a VFS module called “vfs_fruit” (used for macOS interoperability).

12/10/2021

Smart devices are awesome, but we need to be aware of the privacy risks...

Did you ask Santa for a fitness tracker for Christmas? A whole lot of personal data lives inside those tiny devices we wear on our wrists. Guard yourself from the privacy risk.

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11/01/2021

It's no secret that the last, nearly 2 years has been tough for renters, but we can't forget, it's been VERY difficult for Landlords. If you have rental properties, we are here to help you navigate affordably YOUR rights without depleting more of your revenue to do that.

06/02/2021

Smart Devices: An Invitation for Identity Thieves to Enter Victims' Homes

Smart homes are not always a smart idea. In the rush to fill our homes with intelligent devices ranging from voice-activated assistants to connected coffee cups to smart TVs, we seem oblivious to the security risks.

You wouldn't jump in a car that didn't come from a reputable manufacturer or lacked a valid inspection sticker, and you need to adopt this mentality when it comes to smart devices in your home. We all need to be mindful of the security risks of filling our lives with a plethora of intelligent products.

These smart devices are often, in reality, smart spies and are a conduit to cybercriminals accessing your personal information and stealing your identity. They create a host of new entry points into your home, which gives cybercriminals more opportunities to steal your data. Therefore, you need to take steps to close every window and door into your digital home so that your privacy and identity remain under lock and key, safe from hackers.

How to create a safe smart home for your family.
First up, make sure to create a separate network for your smart products. That means if hackers gain access through a connected device, they can't access your computer and the treasure chest of valuable personal information it contains because it's connected to a different network. This is easily done by accessing the Wi-Fi settings from your provider. Of course, make sure each network is protected by a different password!
Once that is done, you need to create a strong and unique password for every single, smart device. You may need the help of a password manager to help with this process, as it's impossible for most of us to remember every password.
Then go into the settings and activate the privacy options. Make sure that the manufacturer can’t share your data with others. Check these settings regularly in case they have defaulted back to open settings! Also, update software as soon as a release is available as these often include patches to fix security flaws.
Many smart devices have a camera or microphone built-in and these are always on. So, heed the advice of many, including the FBI, and cover the camera when it's not in use. You should also turn off the microphone on intelligent devices and regularly ask any voice-activated products to delete your data. Treat this step as part of your routine akin to brushing your teeth every night.
The convenience offered by connected devices has changed the way we all live. As you and your family continue to incorporate smart devices, you must make sure that you are not providing easy access to sensitive information that can then be exploited by cybercriminals. By following these steps, you can enjoy the myriad of benefits without worrying about the risks.

Keep your information private.
IDShield can partner with you to make sure your information stays secure and that you and your family's privacy is protected. Rather than waiting and hoping that nothing goes awry, why not make sure that you are in control and that there are no open doors or windows inviting cybercriminals in!

This is meant to provide general information and is not intended to provide legal advice, or provide any specific recommendations.

03/10/2021

65,000 Humana Members records exposed.

Louisville, Ky.-based Humana recently began notifying about 65,000 health plan members that their personal information may have been exposed in a medical records breach involving one of the insurer's subcontractors, according to a March 5 WTXL report.

02/10/2021

Did you know you may have options for early lease termination? If your circumstances or the material condition of your rental unit changes, learn what you can do:

01/15/2021

Wow...

I had a $52 Million contract pending with GNC for a product I invented for women's health. My investor backed out of our agreement and wanted to discuss changing the percentage of the corporation. He wanted 66%, which I of course didn't agree to, so he withdrew our $2.5 Million ad campaign. So, I terminated our partnership. He turned around and sued me for $175,000.00. I had LegalShield's small business plan and lived in Texas at the time, so I called (Texas Provider Law Firm) and my attorney wrote their attorney a nasty three page letter. Their attorney responded, and they dropped the lawsuit.
Months later, the same ex-partner reported to the IRS that he gave me $80,000.00 in person, which was a lie, and which triggered a $23,522.00 bill with the IRS for me. By that time, I’d moved to Louisiana, so I called (Louisiana Provider Law Firm) and my attorneys said 'don't worry, we've got this'. Six months later, my law firm sent me a closing notice from the IRS showing I owed $0 based on that ex-partner's false report.
I've been a LegalShield member from that day forward... nearly 20 years!
-- M. Knab, Louisiana

11/12/2020

We had 15,000 additional calls in one month, largely due with multiple concerns that raised up due to COVID, including a huge spike with identity theft. Our CEO thought it important enough to have a COVID19 Resource site. This isn't government site, it's the aggregated information that has come in from consumers like you and I. I encourage you to take a look, with my compliments:https://covid19.legalshieldbenefits.com/. Very helpful information on relevant identity theft claims that are happening, including, how to deal with (i.e. unemployment claim filed in your name).

The Coronavirus pandemic has raised many legal questions and concerns. Getting sound legal advice and support at a time like this can go a long way in reducing your stress and protecting your rights. LegalShield lawyers have been working around the clock to provide 4.4 million people and businesses....