Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans Shortly after the Internal Revenue Service launched its “Get Transcript” service in 2014, IRS Commissioner John Koskinen lauded it as “another innovation…a secure online system that allows taxpayers to view and print a record of their IRS account, also known The…
Thieves stealing bags for tap-and-go cards
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans The lure of tap-and-go bank cards has been blamed for a spike in wallet and bag thefts in South Australia. The number of wallets and handbags reported stolen has increased in recent years and police say there’s a direct link The…
Are bank tellers the new identity thieves? Former NJ official’s warning
Your ads will be inserted here byEasy Plugin for AdSense.Please go to the plugin admin page toPaste your ad code OR Suppress this ad slot. Apparently it’s not just the robber in a ski mask you have to fear when entering your neighborhood bank. The friendly person behind the counter…
Thieves can use your boarding pass to steal your identity
BOSTON — School vacation is just around the corner, and that means many of you will be heading to the airport. Before you go, make sure you’re aware of an identity theft risk that comes with flying. BOARDING PASSES THE TICKET TO IDENTITY THEFT? Your boarding pass lets you hit…
ID thieves out to smear your Christmas cheer
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans Old St. Nick and that elf on your shelf may not be the only ones watching you during the holiday shopping season. Identity thieves have their eyes peeled as well. While you’re shopping online or in stores, seeking those perfect gifts…
FiDi & North Beach Crime Roundup: Hat Thieves, Skateboard Assault
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans In this week’s SFPD Central Station newsletter, Capt. David Lazar thanks the department for providing 10 new officers, which help with the extra territory added with redistricting. He also warns people to watch out for common crimes, including cell phone grabs,…
Those New Credit Card Chips Known as EMV Won’t Defeat the Data Thieves
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans Those tiny new chips embedded in your credit cards promise to make it tougher for thieves to steal your data. But before the technology — known as EMV — is fully adopted and probably for a long time after the transition…
Identity theft concerns after thieves bust into downtown building’s mailboxes
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans Winnipeg police are investigating after a person broke into a downtown apartment building and stole mail. It happened at 265 Portage Avenue on Sunday. Residents were notified the next day by building management. Residents were given a notice advising them of…
Two Steps To Lock Out Cyber Thieves
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans SIOUX FALLS, SD -Just this week, the IRS says a data breach is much bigger than it originally disclosed, with hundreds of thousands of more people having their information stolen from an agency website. It can leave all of us feeling…
Apple Watch: This Year’s Must-Have Accessory For Credit Card Thieves
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans Apple fans around the world are excited about the debut of the Watch on Monday, and one of the company’s big pushes is to expand its Apple Pay program. If the Apple Watch takes off, it could be a boon for…