4 Tips to Keep You Safe at the Gas Pump 1. Take a close look at the pump: Avoid using pumps that are open or unlocked, have had tamper-evident security tape cut or removed, or otherwise appear unusual. Some newer pumps may also have encrypted credit card readers...
Though the question may be broad, I would like to share with you my top three suggestions for fraud protection this holiday season. These tips may not save the world, but they may save you, or your clients, some money and inconvenience over the next few months....
By Ismat Mangla, published on experian.com Back-to-school season is a hectic time of year: Families shop for new clothes and school supplies, adjust to new routines and, of course, fill out a seemingly endless parade of forms. It’s also an ideal time to put some...
By Brian O’Connell Cybercriminals have found a way to strip digital device users of their personal data, using a cyber fraud tool called “smishing.” Smishing scams compromise the target’s cell phone through texts or SMS messages, then swipe the target’s personal...
By Sue Poremba Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is any piece of information meant to identify a specific individual. This often includes data such as a Social Security number, driver’s license number, financial accounts, email addresses, login credentials and...
Content provided by: American Bankers Association As consumer use of mobile devices continues to climb, cyber criminals are targeting those gadgets more frequently. According to a report by the Federal Reserve, 43 percent of smartphone users say they have used mobile...
