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Consumers are getting calls from criminals who pretend to be debt collectors, attorneys or law enforcement agents and demand repayment for payday loans they've never taken out or already repaid. Find out how Identity Theft 911 helped one man restore his credit and peace of mind. Plus, tips to protect yourself.
A New England mom turned to Identity Theft 911 for help after thieves stole $150,000 from her family’s rainy day fund through a fast-growing crime: wire transfer fraud. Find out how we helped her recover the funds and restore her credit.
In this issue: More medical professionals are using electronic health records—but are they secure? The prognosis is grim, according to our chief privacy officer. A guest data risk expert shares tips on how businesses can protect their customers’ health data. A Michigan woman is billed for an identity thief’s pricey procedure. With hurricane season upon us, our experts share tips on how to protect your identity before and after a disaster. Plus, learn about our work to help educate and protect foster children’s identities.
Medical records are going digital to become more accessible, portable and cost-effective, but securing this information is a big concern. In the wrong hands, health data could be used to inflate insurance rates, deny work to job seekers, or for public humiliation.
School is cool for foster children who attended a summer immersion program to prepare them for college. Our experts gave a class on child identity theft—and were reminded that giving is incredibly rewarding.
May soon launch online IDs for consumers.
Vendors to blame for some recent incidents.
Crooks may prey on consumers remembering tragedy.
Many thieves now target children for fraud.
The move to digital medical records heightens the risk for medical identity theft.