Identity Theft

“With the rise of identity fraud, it is essential to understand its nature, the importance of multi-factor authentication, and the role of device fingerprinting in preventing unauthorized access and identity fraud.” What is Identity Fraud? Identity fraud involves the deceptive use of someone else’s personal information for fraudulent purposes. It encompasses a range of…

A psychological look — In today’s digital age, people have more access to information than ever before. With the increasing use of the Internet, smartphones, and other digital devices, people are sharing their personal information online more often than ever. This information can include everything from credit card numbers and bank account information to…

My identity got hijacked on Medium and what I did afterward. — “WTF?” was my initial reaction. Then, I smiled a little. Someone Hijacked My Identity on Medium It happened only a few days ago when I was in Pokhara, Nepal with one of my friends on vacation. I was in my hotel room enjoying the wonderful view of Fishtail Mountain (Machapuchare) through my…

Trigger warning: Descriptions of sexual assault and physical violence. Two weeks ago a new fragmented memory resurfaced of a home invasion committed by my ex boyfriend, LD’s, baby mama and her father. In 2011, I was asleep in my bed when I was awakened by the sound of a…

Nearing the end of Q2 in 2023, it seems like fraud is already abundant. T-Mobile had yet another huge data breach putting over 37 million customers’ information at risk and it appears that $60 billion dollars of pandemic benefits may have gone to fraudsters instead of actual people in need…

George Kalomeris lived in Silver Spring, Maryland, back in 1994. He grew up in Washington, DC, and was known as intelligent and charismatic. Everyone said so. George’s scamming ways could be traced back to the ’90s. George had an effortless way of making friends with people but had a terrible…

Protecting yourself from identity theft may seem impossible, but you can take simple steps to make yourself safer. First published for TracSoft.com Identity theft is surprisingly common, affecting 33% of U.S. adults according to the National Council on Identity Theft Protection. Although the number of adults who experienced identity theft…

Because the scammers are out there, and they’re getting more sophisticated. — Since the job scam I got wrapped up in last month, which I’m still trying to recover from, I’ve become increasingly aware that scammers are everywhere —I've even seen some on Medium. In this article, I’ll explain ways to protect yourself, spot fakes, and give information on common follow-up scams. Scams target people from all backgrounds.

What to Do When Scammers Use Stress to Manipulate You — Think you’re too smart to fall for an internet scam? What if I told you that being vulnerable to being cheated is not so much related to your intelligence as it is related to stress and pressure? In fact, applying pressure to victims is what causes them not to use…