Right now is a very difficult time for a lot of individuals as concerns around the COVID-19 pandemic continue to be at the top of people’s minds. In addition to the inconvenience of social distancing and isolation and the very real fears for personal health and safety, many people are also facing the stress of […]
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SentiLink talks with the ITRC in the newest Fraudian Slip podcast about the unprecedented levels of identity fraud as people have applied for government benefits during COVID-19 For the first time since the reports of unemployment identity fraud began to spike in March 2020, the number of cases has steadily declined. So have the number of fraudulent stimulus cases linked to identity fraud. However, June […]
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Multiple states including California, Florida, Colorado and more, are offering lottery & sweepstakes incentive programs for COVID-19 vaccine recipients but scammers are taking advantage of the eager consumers. Scammers are posing as government officials and informing vaccine recipients they have won a lottery and follow-through by asking for bank details and Social Security numbers. To avoid these scams, be on alert for anyone asking for banking and personal […]
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The third round of stimulus payments is on the way. Scammers are aware, too, which means another round of scams as well. Remember, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will not text, email or call anyone about a stimulus payment. If someone receives an unsolicited message from someone claiming to be with the IRS, it is probably a stimulus payment scam. Consumers should contact the IRS […]
COVID-19 Pandemic Leads to Unemployment Benefits Identity Theft
Right now is a very difficult time for a lot of individuals as concerns around the COVID-19 pandemic continue to be at the top of people’s minds. In addition to the inconvenience of social distancing and isolation and the very real fears for personal health and safety, many people are also facing the stress of […]
IRS Scams by Email Continue with Third Round of Economic Impact Payments
In the latest IRS scams by email, criminals pretend to be with the IRS and claim that you are eligible to receive another Economic Impact Payment.
Student Loan Borrowers Are the Targets of Student Loan Forgiveness Scams
You don’t have to resume your student loan payments until 2022. However, it could lead to another rise in student loan forgiveness scams.
ITRC: Online Job Scam Reports Rising
To avoid an online job scam, be careful how much personal information you share and use reputable websites to find employment opportunities.
What We Have Learned About Unemployment Identity Fraud After the Money Was Stolen
SentiLink talks with the ITRC in the newest Fraudian Slip podcast about the unprecedented levels of identity fraud as people have applied for government benefits during COVID-19 For the first time since the reports of unemployment identity fraud began to spike in March 2020, the number of cases has steadily declined. So have the number of fraudulent stimulus cases linked to identity fraud. However, June […]
COVID-19 Lottery and Sweepstakes Scams Target Vaccine Recipients
Multiple states including California, Florida, Colorado and more, are offering lottery & sweepstakes incentive programs for COVID-19 vaccine recipients but scammers are taking advantage of the eager consumers. Scammers are posing as government officials and informing vaccine recipients they have won a lottery and follow-through by asking for bank details and Social Security numbers. To avoid these scams, be on alert for anyone asking for banking and personal […]
Fake COVID-19 Vaccine Website Shutdown After Stealing Information to Commit Identity Crimes
Feds shut down a fake COVID-19 vaccine website after discovering it was stealing people’s information to commit different forms of fraud.
COVID-19 Funeral Scam Targets People Who Lost Loved Ones
Scammers are taking advantage of FEMA’s new assistance program for families of loved ones lost to the coronavirus with a COVID-19 funeral scam.
COVID Vaccine Fraud Concerns Rise as More People Become Eligible for Shots
While more people get the coronavirus vaccine, the COVID vaccine fraud concerns continue to rise, including fakes vaccine cards and passport apps.
Stimulus Payment Scams Expected with New Relief Package
The third round of stimulus payments is on the way. Scammers are aware, too, which means another round of scams as well. Remember, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will not text, email or call anyone about a stimulus payment. If someone receives an unsolicited message from someone claiming to be with the IRS, it is probably a stimulus payment scam. Consumers should contact the IRS […]