The coronavirus is making a lasting impact on the United States in many different ways. More than 175,000 people have died from the coronavirus, and 57+ million Americans have filed for unemployment. Another noticeable impact is the dramatic increase in scams and identity theft. There have been more than 92,000 COVID-19 fraud reports and $118+ […]
https://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ITRC_SS_financial-id-theft-covid-19-scams_1335151931.jpg6651000Alex Hamiltonhttps://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/32smWideLogo_edited-1-300x71.pngAlex Hamilton2020-08-26 15:58:132020-08-26 15:59:46Financial Identity Theft Linked to COVID-19 Affects Medical Sector During Pandemic
There are many unanswered questions about the coronavirus impacts in the United States, some of which center around how schools will reopen for the fall term. K-12 school districts in many areas are scheduled to resume classes in a matter of weeks. However, what the learning environment will look like has yet to be determined […]
https://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/ITRC_SS_kid_1675043281.jpg6671000Alex Hamiltonhttps://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/32smWideLogo_edited-1-300x71.pngAlex Hamilton2020-07-08 07:01:022020-08-18 08:21:16Distance Learning Stresses the Importance of Child Privacy and Internet Safety Tips for Kids
Mystery shopping has been around for a long time. Mystery shoppers help businesses, retailers and restaurants get information on the quality of their stores in exchange for money. In the past, scammers have found ways to turn the service into a mystery shopper scam, also known as a secret shopper scam. These scams are resurfacing […]
Free credit reports are now available to access every week to help minimize the long-term economic impacts of COVID-19. The continuing crisis surrounding the virus has affected people’s lives in many ways. However, fear of the economic impact is also at the top of many people’s minds. Across the U.S., more than 40 million people […]
State and local governments around the country are working hard on plans, and in some cases, starting to execute, to carefully reopen their communities and businesses in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Data is being tracked; task forces are mobilizing and planning; and the “new normal” is beginning to take shape. However, this could […]
https://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/shutterstock_1302585142-1.jpg6671000Alex Hamiltonhttps://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/32smWideLogo_edited-1-300x71.pngAlex Hamilton2020-06-02 13:01:342020-06-24 11:02:30Consumers Should Watch Out for COVID-19 Reopening Job Scams
* Updated as of 1/5/2021 In May 2020, many consumers did not receive their stimulus check, leaving some wondering why. The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) saw a sharp increase in “stolen stimulus check” cases. Now, the second round of checks is being sent out as part of a new stimulus package. Once again, the […]
Classes being moved to virtual and students being off of campus is not stopping scammers from targeting students. According to the Federal Trade Commission, a recent college student stimulus check scam claims to be from universities’ financial departments. However, it’s a trap to steal sensitive information and install malware on students’ devices. Who is it […]
https://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ITRC_SS_collegestudent_1720702090.jpg6671000Alex Hamiltonhttps://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/32smWideLogo_edited-1-300x71.pngAlex Hamilton2020-05-28 09:00:352020-05-29 15:35:36College Student Stimulus Check Scams Begin to Heat Up
This post will be updated as more information becomes available Contact tracing scams have begun to pick up steam with the evolving technology coming closer to becoming a reality. Some of those scams include hackers and fraudsters posing as contact tracers – both online and in person – trying to steal personally identifiable information (PII), […]
https://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ITRC_Contact-tracing-scams_Homepage-blog.jpg684845Jameshttps://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/32smWideLogo_edited-1-300x71.pngJames2020-05-22 13:08:002020-07-20 14:50:59Contact Tracing Scams Ramp Up as New Technology Evolves Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
From groceries and household goods to medicine and clothes, the coronavirus pandemic has forced people to do a fair bit of their shopping online. According to data from ACI Worldwide, in March 2020, online retail shopping saw a rise in sales as high 74 percent year over year. While online shopping is playing an important […]
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
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Financial Identity Theft Linked to COVID-19 Affects Medical Sector During Pandemic
The coronavirus is making a lasting impact on the United States in many different ways. More than 175,000 people have died from the coronavirus, and 57+ million Americans have filed for unemployment. Another noticeable impact is the dramatic increase in scams and identity theft. There have been more than 92,000 COVID-19 fraud reports and $118+ […]
Distance Learning Stresses the Importance of Child Privacy and Internet Safety Tips for Kids
There are many unanswered questions about the coronavirus impacts in the United States, some of which center around how schools will reopen for the fall term. K-12 school districts in many areas are scheduled to resume classes in a matter of weeks. However, what the learning environment will look like has yet to be determined […]
Mystery Shopper Scams Resurface during COVID-19
Mystery shopping has been around for a long time. Mystery shoppers help businesses, retailers and restaurants get information on the quality of their stores in exchange for money. In the past, scammers have found ways to turn the service into a mystery shopper scam, also known as a secret shopper scam. These scams are resurfacing […]
Credit Reporting Agencies Announce Free Credit Reports Every Week Through 2021
Free credit reports are now available to access every week to help minimize the long-term economic impacts of COVID-19. The continuing crisis surrounding the virus has affected people’s lives in many ways. However, fear of the economic impact is also at the top of many people’s minds. Across the U.S., more than 40 million people […]
Consumers Should Watch Out for COVID-19 Reopening Job Scams
State and local governments around the country are working hard on plans, and in some cases, starting to execute, to carefully reopen their communities and businesses in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Data is being tracked; task forces are mobilizing and planning; and the “new normal” is beginning to take shape. However, this could […]
Stolen Stimulus Checks Creating Concerns for Consumers
* Updated as of 1/5/2021 In May 2020, many consumers did not receive their stimulus check, leaving some wondering why. The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) saw a sharp increase in “stolen stimulus check” cases. Now, the second round of checks is being sent out as part of a new stimulus package. Once again, the […]
College Student Stimulus Check Scams Begin to Heat Up
Classes being moved to virtual and students being off of campus is not stopping scammers from targeting students. According to the Federal Trade Commission, a recent college student stimulus check scam claims to be from universities’ financial departments. However, it’s a trap to steal sensitive information and install malware on students’ devices. Who is it […]
Contact Tracing Scams Ramp Up as New Technology Evolves Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
This post will be updated as more information becomes available Contact tracing scams have begun to pick up steam with the evolving technology coming closer to becoming a reality. Some of those scams include hackers and fraudsters posing as contact tracers – both online and in person – trying to steal personally identifiable information (PII), […]
Online Shopping Safety a Priority During COVID-19 Pandemic
From groceries and household goods to medicine and clothes, the coronavirus pandemic has forced people to do a fair bit of their shopping online. According to data from ACI Worldwide, in March 2020, online retail shopping saw a rise in sales as high 74 percent year over year. While online shopping is playing an important […]
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 […]