identity theft

Robo-Calls Could Be Stealing Your Identity [INFOGRAPHIC]
Robo-Calls Could Be Stealing Your Identity [INFOGRAPHIC]
Robo-Calls Could Be Stealing Your Identity [INFOGRAPHIC]
The Federal Trade Commission says robo-calls are the number one consumer complaint they receive, and these types of calls are on the rise. Experts warn that this kind of call is an early step in a phone fraud scheme that can lead to identity theft. Here's how it works.
Beware of Farcing, The Latest Form of ID Theft
Beware of Farcing, The Latest Form of ID Theft
Beware of Farcing, The Latest Form of ID Theft
"Phishing" attempts to get you to disclose personal information via email or telephone. "Smishing" refers to deceptive text messages, and "Vishing" refers to deceptive voicemails. Your BBB® is receiving a dramatic increase of calls concerning the use of Social Media to trick us in to providing personal information, a phenomenon known as "Farcing."
Worst Passwords Being Used
Worst Passwords Being Used
Worst Passwords Being Used
You would think that by now people would be utilizing stronger passwords to protect themselves from unsuspecting hackers. However, a recent study indicates that a lot of us are still as careless as ever and using the same weak, highly hackable passwords.