Fortifying Your Identity: Locking Your Social Security Number Building upon our October 2024 newsletter on credit report freezes, we delve into another potent safeguard against identity theft: Social Security number (SSN) locking. Distinguishing SSN Locking from Credit Freezes: While both measures are complimentary and free, they target distinct aspects of your financial security. A credit […]

by Scott Sykes, CISO Fraudulent activity unfortunately targets vulnerable populations, and our senior citizens are increasingly becoming victims. This is due to a combination of factors, including their potential lack of familiarity with advanced technology and their likelihood to have accumulated retirement savings. This newsletter aims to raise awareness of these scams and provide protective […]

by Scott Sykes, CISO It is highly probable that your data has already been compromised.Given the plethora of data breaches over recent years impacting the banking, healthcare, and communications sectors, it is likely that your personal information has been compromised and is circulating on the dark web. However, there are measures you can take to […]

By Scott Sykes, CISO Check Cooking  How it Works Avoidance methods: Multistage Grandparent Scam The multistage grandparent scam is a sophisticated version of the traditional grandparent scam. It involves a series of steps designed to deceive victims into sending money to scammers. Here's how it works: Key characteristics of this scam: How to protect yourself: