During the COVID-19 pandemic, people are not traveling much – if at all. As a result, people could be more susceptible to travel loyalty account takeover (accounts that may include large amounts of personally identifiable information like driver’s license and passport numbers). They could also be more vulnerable to attacks because of past breaches and […]
https://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ITRC_SS_travel-rewards-account-online_262513250.jpg6671000Alex Hamiltonhttps://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/32smWideLogo_edited-1-300x71.pngAlex Hamilton2020-05-12 07:00:002020-06-24 10:36:03COVID-19 Could Lead to Increase in Travel Loyalty Account Takeover
A long-time scam tactic has made a comeback amid the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 catfishing scams are out in full force in an attempt to play on people’s emotions and steal their personally identifiable information to commit fraud. Who Is It Targeting: Social media and dating app users What Is It: A scam where someone creates […]
Scammers are looking to scare people into falling for a COVID-19 contamination scam that contains a link that is designed to steal personal information. Scammers are sending potential victims a text message informing them that someone they know tested positive for the coronavirus. However, it is just a trap. Who Is It Targeting: Text message […]
https://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_1628718775.jpg5631000Julia Highamhttps://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/32smWideLogo_edited-1-300x71.pngJulia Higham2020-04-21 14:57:222020-06-11 11:02:14COVID-19 Contamination Scam Playing Off the Fears of Consumers
With news of the economic hardship surrounding the containment of COVID-19, scammers are out in full force trying to get consumers to fall for CashApp scams by clicking on fraudulent and malicious links that could steal people’s money and identity. Who Is It Targeting: Social media users, email recipients, text messaging platforms What Is It: […]
https://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_1398713912.jpg6671000Julia Highamhttps://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/32smWideLogo_edited-1-300x71.pngJulia Higham2020-04-21 14:49:152020-06-11 11:00:24CashApp Scams See a Rise Due to COVID-19
The IRS has started distributing stimulus check payments to the nearly 140 million Americans that are eligible. While many have received their stimulus payment through direct deposit, according to CNN, 60 million Americans are still waiting for their money. The IRS created a portal in hopes that people would be able to check the status […]
https://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_1691814499.jpg6441000Julia Highamhttps://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/32smWideLogo_edited-1-300x71.pngJulia Higham2020-04-20 11:11:042020-06-11 10:57:52Why Have You Not Received Your Stimulus Check Payment Yet?
While people continue to take protective measures in order to avoid COVID-19, some groups are actively working harder. It’s not just the essential workers, healthcare workers or first responders. Unfortunately, scammers are also putting in overtime to take advantage of the current situation. Recent reports of quarantine-based scams have included unemployment benefits identity theft, IRS […]
https://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ITRC_SS_Covid19dating_314338142.jpg6671000Julia Highamhttps://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/32smWideLogo_edited-1-300x71.pngJulia Higham2020-04-15 13:56:332020-06-11 10:45:46COVID-19 Romance Scams Begin to Make the Rounds
The Treasury Department and the IRS continue towards getting consumers their stimulus checks due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the distribution of stimulus checks underway, non-filers are now able to get their stimulus payments sooner thanks in part to an online tool that was created to help consumers that aren’t required to file tax returns. […]
https://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ITRC_SS_IRS-Non-filer-stimulus-check-scam_1060850357.jpg6671000Alex Hamiltonhttps://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/32smWideLogo_edited-1-300x71.pngAlex Hamilton2020-04-14 15:15:002020-06-11 10:45:18Are you an IRS Non-Filer? Tips to Avoid a Stimulus Check Identity Scam
*Last updated September 4, 2020 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 […]
When any disaster or crisis – including the current global pandemic – occurs, people jump into action to help those impacted by the event. Scammers choose to take advantage of that giving spirit, which is why many people are susceptible to charitable giving scams in times of crisis. Scammers look to take advantage of other’s […]
https://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ITRC_SS_covid-19-charitable-giving-scams.-_1687014301.jpg6671000Alex Hamiltonhttps://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/32smWideLogo_edited-1-300x71.pngAlex Hamilton2020-04-09 16:04:062020-06-11 10:41:54Looking to Give during COVID-19? Don’t Fall for a Charitable Giving Scam
Each year, the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) reflects on the previous year’s exploits and anticipates trends for the next. When we first published our thoughts on 2020 back in December, it was stated that we anticipated the identity theft trends for 2020 would include 2020 being the year for privacy. While privacy remains an […]
https://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ITRC_Shift-in-2020-Identity-Trends_845x684.png684845Alex Hamiltonhttps://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/32smWideLogo_edited-1-300x71.pngAlex Hamilton2020-04-06 14:18:562020-06-11 10:29:54A Shift in 2020 Identity Theft Trends as a Result of COVID-19
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COVID-19 Could Lead to Increase in Travel Loyalty Account Takeover
During the COVID-19 pandemic, people are not traveling much – if at all. As a result, people could be more susceptible to travel loyalty account takeover (accounts that may include large amounts of personally identifiable information like driver’s license and passport numbers). They could also be more vulnerable to attacks because of past breaches and […]
COVID-19 Catfishing Scams Make a Rebound Amid Pandemic
A long-time scam tactic has made a comeback amid the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 catfishing scams are out in full force in an attempt to play on people’s emotions and steal their personally identifiable information to commit fraud. Who Is It Targeting: Social media and dating app users What Is It: A scam where someone creates […]
COVID-19 Contamination Scam Playing Off the Fears of Consumers
Scammers are looking to scare people into falling for a COVID-19 contamination scam that contains a link that is designed to steal personal information. Scammers are sending potential victims a text message informing them that someone they know tested positive for the coronavirus. However, it is just a trap. Who Is It Targeting: Text message […]
CashApp Scams See a Rise Due to COVID-19
With news of the economic hardship surrounding the containment of COVID-19, scammers are out in full force trying to get consumers to fall for CashApp scams by clicking on fraudulent and malicious links that could steal people’s money and identity. Who Is It Targeting: Social media users, email recipients, text messaging platforms What Is It: […]
Why Have You Not Received Your Stimulus Check Payment Yet?
The IRS has started distributing stimulus check payments to the nearly 140 million Americans that are eligible. While many have received their stimulus payment through direct deposit, according to CNN, 60 million Americans are still waiting for their money. The IRS created a portal in hopes that people would be able to check the status […]
COVID-19 Romance Scams Begin to Make the Rounds
While people continue to take protective measures in order to avoid COVID-19, some groups are actively working harder. It’s not just the essential workers, healthcare workers or first responders. Unfortunately, scammers are also putting in overtime to take advantage of the current situation. Recent reports of quarantine-based scams have included unemployment benefits identity theft, IRS […]
Are you an IRS Non-Filer? Tips to Avoid a Stimulus Check Identity Scam
The Treasury Department and the IRS continue towards getting consumers their stimulus checks due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the distribution of stimulus checks underway, non-filers are now able to get their stimulus payments sooner thanks in part to an online tool that was created to help consumers that aren’t required to file tax returns. […]
COVID-19 Pandemic Leads to Unemployment Benefits Identity Theft
*Last updated September 4, 2020 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 […]
Looking to Give during COVID-19? Don’t Fall for a Charitable Giving Scam
When any disaster or crisis – including the current global pandemic – occurs, people jump into action to help those impacted by the event. Scammers choose to take advantage of that giving spirit, which is why many people are susceptible to charitable giving scams in times of crisis. Scammers look to take advantage of other’s […]
A Shift in 2020 Identity Theft Trends as a Result of COVID-19
Each year, the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) reflects on the previous year’s exploits and anticipates trends for the next. When we first published our thoughts on 2020 back in December, it was stated that we anticipated the identity theft trends for 2020 would include 2020 being the year for privacy. While privacy remains an […]