Jackie here. On a recent trip to the grocery store I pulled out my credit card to pay for groceries, only to have it declined. It was quite embarrassing. Luckily, I had another card on hand and was able to make my purchase. I left the store and immediately called the bank to see what […]

Jackie here. If you have a landline telephone, be on the lookout for this recent scam. It’s similar to a phishing scam, but much scarier since victims have every reason to think they are actually talking to their credit card company. Keep reading for the details. The Scam This scam starts with a call from […]

Jackie here. I love public Wi-Fi. It’s nice being able to connect to the internet on the go without having to worry about how many bytes I have left on my data plan. Businesses are starting to take note, and free Wi-Fi hotspots are popping up everywhere from the local coffee shop to the library, […]

Jackie here. Have you signed up for an online Social Security account? Earlier this year Social Security announced  that the agency is expanding the services available online for those with a my Social Security account. These accounts aren’t just for those receiving benefits; anyone over 18 can sign up for an account by visiting www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. […]

Allison here. A recent article highlighted a survey conducted by phone security company, Lookout, in which one-third of people admitted to sneaking glances at text messages, photos, and emails on a loved one’s phone. This is a concerning statistic, now that our mobile phones store more and more of our personal data. A snooper with […]

Jacqueline here, with AllClear ID. Discovering that you’ve been a victim of identity theft can feel like being hit in the chest by a load of bricks. You feel violated, overwhelmed and frustrated. Your finances are in shambles. Your credit report is littered with debts you didn’t accrue and the debt collectors might be starting […]

Jackie here, with AllClear ID. If your car gets stolen you call up your local police department. If your identity is stolen, it is a lot more complicated. Reporting and resolving id theft can be a multi-step process that involves talking with a variety of different law enforcement agencies and personnel. Knowing how to work […]

Jackie here, with AllClear ID. “Will that be debit or credit?” Many people assume that their answer to this question only affects the card they pull out of their wallet, but they are wrong. When it comes to identity theft you have very different protections depending on the type of card you use. Debit A […]

Chris here, with the AllClear ID Investigations Team. We’ve been hearing from victims of a new scam involving the website ammyy.com. This scam involves a phone call from a fake computer technician that can result in you losing your private information, money, and even access to your computer. How the Scam Works: The customers we’ve […]

Vanessa here from AllClear ID.  The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FACT Act) is the law that lets you obtain a free credit report from the three credit-reporting agencies every 12 months.  You may not know that the FACT Act also lets prospective or current employers gather information about you for background checks.  This is a […]