ID Theft

Credit Sesame with tips on how to avoid tax identity theft. If you spend hours online each day, you’re not alone: On average, we consume more than six and a half hours on the internet daily, according to one study. That creates an ideal environment for criminals seeking to steal your personal information. As tax

Summary If you filed for unemployment in Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, or Ohio, your personal information may have been exposed in a data leak You should check your bank accounts and credit report to see if there is any usual activity If so, immediate steps to take include filing reports with the FTC, police, and all

The government has taken measures to help consumers with financial aid during this pandemic. That includes things like the CARES Act, which could provide as much as $1,200 in stimulus checks for individuals that qualify and even extended unemployment insurance/benefits (which does vary by state, so check with your state’s office for what is offered).

  Summary Phishing is becoming more sophisticated and more frequent. Watch out for red flags, such as being asked for your personal details over the phone.  Proactive steps to protect your identity include shredding documents with personal information and creating strong and different passwords for each account. While phishing scams (when hackers pose as a

In our Internet-based world, not only are apps and other methods of making financial transactions evolving at a fast and furious pace, they can also be compromised just as quickly. Credit Sesame believes that each and every person is worthy of achieving good financial health. And because we also understand the importance of maintaining it,

What is Identity Theft? Identity theft is a crime where someone steals your personal information—such as full name, Driver’s License number, or Social Security number—to commit fraud. According to the FTC, identity theft is most often used for credit card fraud, tax fraud, and phone or utilities fraud. It can also take the form of

Tips for protecting your identity and credit during the upcoming holiday shopping seasons.

Are you doing anything to protect yourself after the Equifax data breach? If you’re like most Americans, you most likely saw it in the news but aren’t sure what to make of all the panic in the media. Data breaches are nothing new, but this particular one should cause you to sit up and take

Know the signs that your personal information may have been compromised.

Update: The Equifax data breach potentially affects 143 million Americans, and some of the data that may have been compromised include drivers license numbers, social security numbers and credit card numbers.  Freezing your credit is the first step to protecting your accounts and your personal data. You can visit any of the credit bureau websites and freeze your