With so many people using smart devices in their homes these days, it’s more important than ever to make sure they are secured. Since these devices connect directly to the Internet, you may not realize they collect and share your data. Therefore, it's essential to understand how they work — and, more importantly, how you can secure them.
Fraud prevention can take some effort, but it's definitely worth it. Protecting your "worth" is the best way to ensure a healthy future in financial terms. Common sense goes a long way towards keeping your accounts secure, but constant awareness of the risk is not considered paranoid today. It's all too easy to become a victim.
Nowadays, everyone in the family is using technology - from kids to grandparents. These convenient digital tools instantly connect everything, from friends and family to financial accounts and shopping. Unfortunately, they also open the door to fraudsters.
Whether you’re heading off on vacation, tackling the stores or just enjoying an evening out, taking a few extra steps to protect yourself and your identity this holiday season isn’t only smart, it’s easy.
Imagine walking into the credit union, applying for a loan, and unexpectedly being denied. You’ve never missed a payment and know your credit score should be great. There’s no reason why you shouldn’t be approved. Then, after reviewing your account, you realize you’ve been a victim of identity theft.
Nowadays, with more and more information being backed up and stored on the cloud, you might wonder if you really need a safe deposit box. The answer is really dependent on the individual asking.
With online transactions increasing each year, it’s more important than ever for people to become vigilant in protecting their identity. Identity theft and fraud are on the rise, and scammers are becoming smarter and more creative with how they’re targeting people and their accounts.
You don't think it will ever happen to you — and then it does. You lose your wallet. One minute you're walking around with your wallet securely in your pocket, and then next, it's gone. And you didn't even realize it was missing until it came time for you to pay for something.
While you can sit and wait for your tax refund check to hit your mailbox, it can be a long, painful, and frustrating wait when you really need that money. The good news is that the IRS will directly deposit your tax refund (some or all of it) electronically into your savings or checking account.
VIN cloning is a crime that is growing in prevalence and can leave people, like you, obtaining loans for stolen vehicles. Once identified, these vehicles are seized and returned to their rightful owners, leaving you without a car and an unsecured loan that you must continue paying.
