When and Where Will We See the First Fully-Cashless Economy? The post-cash economy has been a popular sci-fi fixture for decades. People swiping cards or mobile devices to pay for everything they consume daily seemed like a far-off future. However, the cashless economy is no longer the stuff of science fiction…it may be just around […]
What the Basics of 3-D Secure to Protect Against Online Fraud Wouldn’t it be great if there were a reliable, widely-used tool that could help stop online fraud and protect your identity online? Well, 3-D Secure technology might be just what you’re looking for. This secure checkout technology was first introduced more than a decade […]
Digital-Enabled Credit Cards Aim to Wipe Out Online Fraud You’re probably familiar with a lot of the usual information you need to submit to make a purchase online. Billing address, card number, expiration date…and oftentimes, an extra number printed on the card. This number is called the card security code, or CSC It is a […]
GDPR Offer New Consumer Rights…And New Responsibilities Data security: it’s a common source of anxiety for people these days. However, a new European Union policy called the General Data Protection Regulation—or GDPR—aims to make data less of a concern for you.
Examine the Numbers & Learn to Protect Yourself from Fraud It seems like every year is a bad one for online fraud; for example, the Target breach back in 2013 fundamentally changed how the world responded to data breaches. But 2017 was truly a year of headlines for fraud.
How to Get Your Money Back if a Business Goes Under…and Take Your Cash With Them Monarch, Rayani, Low Cost Holidays…these three big names vanished from the travel industry since late 2016. Thousands of travelers have been left stranded in each case, while thousands more find their pre-booked travel plans stuck in limbo.
Coal in Your Stocking is the Least of Your Worries with Phishing Sites Around When it comes to holiday shopping, it’s very clear that the internet is not just a tool for browsing and filling in those wish lists. 2017 marks the first year in history that Americans plan to do more holiday shopping online […]
Everything You Need to Know About the Equifax Breach Even in our fast-moving news cycle, some stories leave an impact simply because of how many people were affected. The Equifax security hack became one of the hottest news stories of 2017 after the company announced the breach in early September. There’s good reason for that: […]
Everything You Need to Know About Credit Repair & How to Choose the Right Service Your credit score can impact your life in some very profound ways. A poor credit score may prevent you from opening a credit card, buying a car, renting a home, and may even limit your educational or career plans. Roughly […]
8 Simple Tips to Protect Against Phishing Scams Luring consumers into giving up sensitive information—a practice commonly known as phishing—is one of the most common consumer-facing fraud tactics. These attacks cost US consumers roughly $500 million each year. So, what can you do to avoid becoming a victim? Learn to identify the risks and how […]
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