Imagine answering the phone and hearing your teenage daughter pleading that she’s been kidnapped. That’s exactly what happened to an Arizona mother, Jennifer DeStefano, in 2023. It sounded just like her 15-year-old daughter crying for help: “Mom, these bad men have me. Help me.” Panicked, Jennifer was on the verge of paying a ransom when […]
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In early 2025, a Florida-based construction company received an urgent email from what appeared to be an executive at a partner firm. The message instructed a finance employee to wire $60,725 to a new account for an ongoing project. The request looked legitimate and seemed to come from a familiar contact. But the request was
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Identity theft is a topic that’s more relevant than ever in our hyper-connected world. In fact, of the 5.7 million fraud and identity theft reports received by the FTC so far this year, 1.4 million (25%) were identity theft cases. That’s a staggering number, and experts predict that it will only accelerate in the years
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Hey there, savvy readers! Today, we’re diving into the dark and ever-relevant world of identity theft, a more pertinent topic than ever in our hyper-connected digital age. So, go ahead and grab yourself a cup of coffee, settle into your favorite spot, and join us as we demystify identity theft and help you protect your
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