Identity Theft Expert Speaker

Do you have kids who have been asking you for a smart phone? You might even know people who have kids your kids’ ages, and they have smart phones. How old is old enough for a smart phone and what age is it a good idea? This might sound like I’m bragging, but I’m not, people tell me ALL THE TIME “...

Have you heard the saying “familiar fraud?” If not, you should. This is a crime that is as old as they come; essentially, it’s a crime where someone is taken advantage of by someone they know. For instance, a woman named Axton Betz-Hamilton had her entire savings account drained and the person re...

It doesn’t matter what the occasion is, gift cards are a popular gift. However, if you are giving them, or getting them, you could be part of a scam. There are more gift card scams out there than you might think, and it includes both digital and physical cards. It doesn’t matter where you get the...

If you buy anything, anywhere, you are at risk of a cyber threat. Though you probably know that cyber threats exist, if you are like most of us, you don’t’ know what to do when it comes to being safe online, and if you become a victim, you really don’t know what to do. This is all important as we...

Do you pay attention to how secure your mobile phone is? Most of us do not do this, which makes it very easy for a hacker to get in and target us. Here are some tips that you can use to protect your phone from becoming a target:Always Set a PasscodeOne of the best things you can do to strengthen ...

It’s hurricane season. Do you think you are prepared for a disaster? Most of us are not, of course, yet around two-thirds of us live in a place where we are at a moderate to high risk of experiencing one. Here are a few things you should do to start prepping:First, Have Some AwarenessThe first th...

Do you have Informed Delivery from the US Postal Service? If not, you should. Every day, it sends you an email that shows what is coming in your mail.However, there is also the possibility that someone could pose as you and get your Informed Delivery. This means that they could get your mail befo...

There are several tried and true ways that you can use to protect yourself from ID theft, and some of them you might have never even considered:Check Your Passwords – Every online account you have should have a different password. Never use the same password for more than one account. You can eas...

These days, it seems like there is one data breach after another, and each time, they are being done by those who want to steal your identity. Thankfully, it is much easier than you probably think to keep your info safe. Here are some tips that you can start doing right now to put yourself in a p...

It’s that time of the year again. And getting lost in the woods is NOT fun and sometimes deadly. But you have a chance if you are lucky and have a clue. A hiker from Hawaii, was found alive after being lost in the wilderness for 17 days. Though it might not seem likely that it could happen to you...