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Target 2 Consumer Alert: One-ring phone scam is back

Returning that call could result in unexpected charges on your phone bill. In this Target ... Department of Consumer Protection for the month of April. That’s seven times as many social security scam ... read more

Beware scam calls spreading across central Indiana that target your social security number

A popular scam that continues to target Hoosiers aims to get your social security number and your money. For the past week, Lacey Knight has been on high alert, because of ... with the FTC's Bureau of ... read more

Scam alert: your social security number is not suspended

consumer education specialist with the FTC said. “They say to call a number to clear it up – where they’ll ask you for personal information.” The federal government does not suspend social security ... read more

What To Do If Your Social Security Number Has Been Stolen in a Hack

So if the companies that are required by law to protect your data won't do it, how can you fill in the gaps? Here are some things you can do right now. Advertisement Putting a fraud alert on ... ... read more

Elderly a common target for scammers

“We’ve been working closely with the AG’s office and their Consumer Assistance Program on this for a number of years doing a lot of outreach on it.” Reville said someone’s identity is stolen every 2 . ... read more

Target 2 Consumer Alert: Protect your social security number

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - The latest scam phone calls are hitting the key to your identity, your social security number. An Action 2 News viewer sent in a voicemail that said the following: “You have a ... read more

How to Protect Yourself From Credit and Debit Card Fraud

If you get a new card, make sure to change any automatic payments to your new card so that you aren’t charged for missed or late payments. Take advantage of free consumer protection ... your Social ... read more

3 Reasons A Credit Freeze Won't Protect You

Follow these simple steps to protect yourself: Set up account alerts on your existing accounts. Most banks and credit unions offer free alert ... breach. 2. Medical and Employment Identity Theft Still ... read more

Equifax Data Breach Hit Me: Here's How I Protect Myself Now

But in light of the recent Equifax hack, along with similar hacks at Target ... well. You could potentially improve the security of monitoring if you add a free 90-day fraud alert to your credit ... read more

Start Aiming Now: The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Is A Moving Target, And GDPR Compliance Isn’t Enough

And compliance with other progressive privacy regulations like the EU General Data Protection ... information (i.e., a consumer’s first name or first initial, plus last name, plus at least one of the ... read more

How local towns are handling cyber security after several hit by hackers

Channel 3 explains why cities are becoming such a hot target and ... s full name, social security number, date of birth, any type of financial history, medical history, that kind of stuff is very ... read more

Scam Alert: Don't Be Duped By Fraudsters

In 2015, there were more than 1.2 million fraud-related complaints to the government and such groups as the Better Business Bureau. According to the Consumer ... you pay up immediately. The caller ... read more