Beware of the Overshare
Phishing is when you receive emails from what seems to be a reputable organization asking you to share your personal information like passwords and credit card…
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Fraud & Identity Theft
Beware of “Free” WiFi
If your smartphone, tablet or laptop are connected to an unsecured wireless network, you may be unintentionally sharing your private information.
Beware of Digital Identity Thieves
Plugging your device into a public charging port, accessing an unsecured WiFi network and even skipping over those pesky privacy policies for websites and apps…
Beware of the Big Business of Identity Theft
Account takeovers accounted for $4 billion in losses in 2018. With the right protection, identity theft and account takeovers may not have as large an impact.
Avoiding the Worst Case Scenario: How to Counter Criminal Identity Theft
Criminal identity theft is when someone commits a crime and pretends to be you. This can mean that you have to pay the consequences for someone else’s illegal…
5 Ways to Keep Your Identity Safe from Dumpster-Diving Thieves
For identity thieves, garbage and recycling bins are veritable treasure troves of invaluable information. Here are five simple ways to keep your identity secure…
Protect Yourself Against Cybercriminals
Consider taking these steps to help protect your personal information from phishing scams by cybercriminals.
Watch Out for Scammers Trying to Reroute Your Mail
Identity thieves can change your address without your knowledge, rerouting your mail so that they can get their hands on your sensitive information.
3 Easy Ways to Help Protect Yourself From Fraud and Identity Theft
There are steps you can take to make your personal information more secure, and the Discover card offers tools that can help you. Here are four easy ways to…