Tag: Identity Theft
Protecting Your Personal Info in Today’s Digital World
Our personal data is always at risk in today’s world. These are some tips that can help you stay protected.
Are ID Monitoring Services Worth the Money?
A new report from GAO calls into question the effectiveness of identity theft protection services.
OPM Renews ID Protection Services Contract with ID Experts
OPM announced that it has renewed a contract with ID Experts to continue providing free identity theft monitoring services for the agency’s data breaches.
Is That the SSA Calling You?
A recent nationwide phone scam is using the reputation of the Social Security Administration to try to bait people into giving out personal information.
IRS Employee Pleads Guilty to Identity Theft of Taxpayers
An Atlanta IRS employee has pleaded guilty for her role in a stolen identity refund fraud scheme.
Woman Guilty of Exploiting Federal Employee Data from OPM Breaches
A Maryland woman has pleaded guilty to exploiting personal data of current and former federal employees stolen in the OPM data breaches.
Legislation Reintroduced to Provide Free Lifetime ID Theft Protection for OPM Data Breaches
Legislation that would provide free lifetime identity theft protection to victims of OPM’s data breaches has been reintroduced in the House.
Postal Worker Sentenced to Prison for Identity Theft Tax Refund Scheme
A Postal worker has been sentenced to over 8 years in prison for his role in a stolen identity fraud scheme.
New Law Aims to Prevent Social Security Identity Theft
A bill restricting how federal agencies can mail documents containing Social Security numbers has become law.
Postal Service Mail Carrier Convicted in Stolen Identity Tax Refund Scheme
A Georgia letter carrier has been convicted for his role in a stolen identity tax refund scheme totaling over $2.5 million in fraudulent refund checks.
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