Skip to content
  • Home
  • National News
  • Business
  • Technology
  • Lifestyle
  • About
  • Contact Us
  • Price of Business Show Audios
USA Daily Times
  • Home
  • National News
  • Business
  • Technology
  • Lifestyle
  • About
  • Contact Us
  • Price of Business Show Audios

Tips to Protect Identity Against Fraud

September 10, 2018September 10, 2018 usadailytimes.com Business, Technology
Reading Time: 2 minutes

As data breach incidents proliferate, a new AARP survey finds that an alarming number of people have failed to take the basic precautions against identity fraud. In response, the AARP Fraud Watch Network today launched a campaign to raise awareness of identity theft risks and educate consumers on how to enhance the safety of their personal information.

Reports of data breaches have become commonplace — from Equifax one year ago, to Target, to Uber, to Home Depot. According to the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse there have been more than 2,000 data breaches since 2015, impacting over 7 billion records. And an eye-opening cover story in the September edition of the AARP Bulletin explains how some of this hacked personal information can end up for sale on the Dark Web.

While some security experts say almost all consumers have likely been affected in some manner by a data breach, AARP’s survey shows that many put themselves in even higher jeopardy due to their risky online behavior:

  • Password Re-use – Nearly half (48 percent) of adults have used the same password for more than one online account.
  • Bank Account Access – Only four in 10 (43 percent) respondents reported having online access to all of their bank accounts.
  • Credit Report – About half of adults (47 percent) reported that they have experienced fraudulent charges on their credit or debit card, yet very few (14 percent) have ordered a security freeze on their credit report.
  • Digital ID Know-How – Seven of 10 adults (73 percent) failed a quiz testing their “digital identity IQ”.

“Our survey results indicate that a lot of people may feel overwhelmed, and have just given up,” said AARP’s lead fraud researcher, Douglas Shadel, Ph.D. “Two-thirds of those surveyed said that given the number of data breaches that have occurred, they think it is inevitable that criminals will be able to exploit their credit at some point. But we are emphasizing that there are powerful things you can do to make sure that stolen data can’t be used against you.”

The AARP Fraud Watch Network campaign recommends people take these three steps to protect their digital identity:

  • Order a Freeze – Put a security freeze in place with the three credit reporting bureaus so that no one can access your credit file or open a new credit account with your information. For a guide to the process, visit www.aarp.org/CreditFreeze. Traditionally there has been a fee for placing a freeze on your credit report, but beginning later this month the process is freethanks to legislation passed by Congress in May.
  • Set up Digital Access – Set up online access to all of your financial accounts – bank accounts, credit cards, 401(k)s, etc. — and regularly monitor the accounts so you can stay up-to-date on all transactions and recognize any fraudulent activity that may occur.
  • Use Separate Passwords – Make sure you use unique passwords for each of your online accounts. That way, if one account is hacked, it does not put your other accounts at risk. A good way to manage all of those unique passwords is to use a digital password manager. These services keep all your passwords secure and help you create different, strong passwords for each of your online accounts.

Share This:

You Might Also Like

  • Tips for Small Business Owners

    A new nationwide poll released today by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) reveals that small business…

  • Tire Safety Tips for the Winter

     Did you know that at 45 degrees you can begin to see your breath? And…

  • 5-Star Company: 4 Tips to Make Your Employees Happier

    When it comes to running a successful business, you can’t overstate the importance of keeping…

Tagged Bank Account data breach Digital ID password

Post navigation

Long Island Offers Unique Farewell to Burt Reynolds
The Brady Briefing: Tax Reform 2.0, Health Care, Trade, Suicide Prevention, and 9/11
VIDEO: This Week’s Best of our Network
GDPR Compliance

USADT does not collect data on its visitors.  For more information visit: https://usadailytimes.com/contact-us/.

The Price of Business is Nationally Syndicated
The Price of Business Radio Show
The Price of Business Radio Show

One of the Longest Running Business Shows in the Country. USA Daily Times Media Partner.

Also in USADT
  • KaMMCO Admitted to Connecticut Insurance Market
  • The Media’s Big Misses Last Week
  • US Drivers Need to Face the Reality of How Dangerous They Are: Study
  • What is the Actual Goal of the January 6 Committee?
  • Inspiring Kids to Eat Healthy
Adventures in Quora with Kevin Price
Adventures in Quora with Kevin Price

Kevin Price tackles questions on Quora, ranging from Politics to Personality Types, and more at USA Business Radio.

USABR
USABR

Business, Technology, Lifestyle, and More.

Recent Posts
  • Caregivers: Smart Advocacy by Understanding Research Costs
  • Estate Planning Considerations for Exiting Business Owners
  • Quantum Awareness Unveiled: Living in Alignment With Universal Energy
  • How Weight Loss Drugs Work
  • Bridging the Divide: Pursuing Racial Unity in the Body of Christ
RSS US Daily Review
  • The Real Reason for James Carville’s Attack of David Hogg’s Plans to Save the Democratic Party
  • American Cardinal Robert Prevost Elected Pope Leo XIV in Historic First
  • The Ultimate Guide to Personalized (Vanity) License Plates in the US
  • Trump’s AI Pope Meme Sparks Outcry Among MAGA Supporters Following Pope Francis’ Death
  • Burn Bright, Not Out
Contact

Contact articles@usabusinessradio.net for more information on articles on this site. BMuyco@usabusinessradio.net for all other information.

RSS USA Daily Chronicles
  • Once You’ve Met Your Elimination Period, You’re Done… Even if You Pause Using Your LTCI Benefits
  • Qatar’s Gift of Luxury Jet to U.S. Sparks Ethics and Security Concerns
  • Your Business Partner Just Went Rogue—What Now?
  • Professional Athlete to Professional Educator
  • How a Later-Life Career Sparked Luxury Adventures for Travelers
RSS The Times USA
  • Why Trump’s 2025 Birthright Citizenship Order Faces Legal Hurdles
  • AI Is Driving a Necessary Shift in Content Strategies
  • How To Get a Gig Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Voice)
RSS Kevin Price’s Syndicated Column
RSS The Daily Blaze
  • Texas Voucher Law May Worsen Inequality and Inflate Costs
  • Former Congressman: Dislike the Politician, Not Supporters
  • When LTCI Policyholders Make Poor Decisions
USA Daily Chronicles
All the News. All the Time.
PoB Digital Network

USA Business Radio

US Daily Review

USA Daily Chronicles

USA Daily Times

The Daily Blaze

The Times USA

Price of Business

Recent Comments
  • The Relentless One, One Women’s Story of Resilience Inspires Documentary and More - Daily Business Journal on What is the Actual Goal of the January 6 Committee?
  • Why Franchising is Hot Again and More - on What is the Actual Goal of the January 6 Committee?
  • Tech Gets a Victory from the Supreme Court and More - on Post Reporter on Baby Formula Crisis Leading to the US Receiving “Care Packages”
  • Adam Shapiro Discusses the Explosion in Rental Prices Nationwide and More - Daily Telegraph USA on Post Reporter on Baby Formula Crisis Leading to the US Receiving “Care Packages”
  • There Are No Winners in the Depp v. Heard Verdict and More - Daily Business Journal on Post Reporter on Baby Formula Crisis Leading to the US Receiving “Care Packages”
NONE OF THE OPINIONS IN USA DAILY TIMES SHOULD BE CONSTRUED AS BEING THOSE OF USA DAILY TIMES

No articles on this site should be construed as the opinion of USADT.  Do your homework, get expert advice, before following the advice on this or any other site.

Meta
  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org
Proudly powered by WordPress | Theme: NewsAnchor by aThemes.