A veteran benefits scam usually involves someone posing as VA staff, an “accredited” claims helper, or a benefits buyout company who asks for money, personal information, or your VA.gov login before …
Medicare Scam Season: Open Enrollment Fraud, Fake Cards and Verification Steps
Medicare open enrollment fraud usually starts with an unexpected call, text, email, or home visit from someone claiming they need your Medicare Number, Social Security Number, or payment to “activate” …
Two-Factor Authentication Explained: SMS, App and Hardware Key Options
Two-factor authentication, often called 2FA, means using two different checks to prove you’re really you before an account lets you in. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) …
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Data Broker Opt-Out: How to Remove Personal Information From People-Search Sites
A data broker is a company that collects your personal information from public records, social media, and other sources, then sells reports about you. People-search sites like Whitepages, Spokeo, and …
Social Security Scams: How They Work and How to Verify a Real Call
A Social Security scam is a call, text, email, letter, or social media message from someone pretending to work for the Social Security Administration (SSA) or its Office of the Inspector General …
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Medical Identity Theft: How to Check Bills, Benefits Records and Health Accounts
Medical identity theft happens when someone uses your name or insurance information to get medical treatment, prescription drugs, or surgery, or when someone working in a medical or billing setting …