Identity theft is a serious problem in the United States. In fact, approximately 35 percent of all adults in the United States have been victims of identity theft. In order to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft, it’s important to have accurate information about the crime. Unfortunately, however, there’s a lot of misinformation out […]
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Who Is at Risk for Identity Theft?
Identity theft is on the rise in America. Every day, thousands of Americans fall victim to this illicit practice. And although there are ways for identity theft victims to clean up the mess caused by fraudsters, it can take years to get things back on track following the theft of one’s identity. Everyone is at […]
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How to Spot and Stop Robocalls
Robocalls in the United States are out of control. In fact, approximately 2,000 robocalls are placed every second. Robocalls, which are prerecorded messages delivered to landlines and cell phones by way of computerized auto dialers, run the gamut from annoying to fraudulent. Luckily, there are several things consumers can do to fight back against robocalls. […]
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Company Forced to Pay Nearly $1 Billion in Damages for Illegal Robocalls
A federal judge recently upheld an award of nearly $1 billion in a class-action lawsuit against a marketing company that placed nearly 2 million recorded robocalls. In the original case, a jury found that the company, ViSalus, had conducted unlawful telemarketing practices by placing almost 2 million recorded robocalls offering deals on dietary supplements, weight-loss […]
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An Overview of Class Action Lawsuits
Although most people have heard of class action lawsuits, not many have a good understanding of them. Broadly speaking, class action lawsuits are legal actions brought on behalf of groups of people. Class action lawsuits differ from traditional lawsuits, which are typically filed by single individuals. However, there is much more to class action lawsuits […]
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When Can I Sue for Identity Theft?
Identity theft is the fraudulent acquisition and use of an individual’s personal information for financial gain. The unique information typically associated with i theft includes dates of birth, phone numbers, Social Security numbers, email addresses, fax numbers, bank account information, and credit card numbers. When a thief obtains any of this type of information, he […]
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Damages Available in Identity Theft Cases
Tens of millions of people have their identities stolen every year. In fact, nearly 15 million people were victims of identity theft in 2019. Of those identity theft victims who suffered unreimbursed expenses due to identity theft, the median loss was approximately $400. In other words, identity theft has a major impact on its victims, […]
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How to Recognize Identity Theft
Identity theft is a major problem in the United States. In fact, nearly 30 percent of all adults in the United States will fall victim to identity theft at some point in their lives. In other words, identity theft poses a serious threat to everyone. Luckily, there are steps you can take to both recognize […]
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What Should I Do After My Identity Has Been Stolen?
Each year, tens of millions of people are victims of identity fraud. In fact, in 2019 alone, over 14 million people had their identities stolen. Nearly a quarter of these victims had unreimbursed expenses related to the fraud, with the median loss being approximately $400. If you are a victim of identify theft, there are […]
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Major Telecommunications Companies Combat Robocalls With New Technology
Several major telecommunications companies recently announced that they’ve developed new technology to help combat illegal robocalls. This technology, called STIR/SHAKEN, is a cross-network number verification system that protects consumers from scams and robocalls. This new technology is intended to prevent “spoofing,” which is a process that makes a false number appear on a call recipient’s […]
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