December is Identity Theft Awareness month, and a new report from the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs shows tax fraud is the most reported type of identity theft in the Palmetto State.
If you’re on the job hunt, leaders are issuing a warning. The FBI is reporting scammers are now posing as employers to steal identities from job seekers.
A new report from WalletHub ranks South Carolina as the second most vulnerable state in the country for identity theft and fraud. The Palmetto State ranked first in the identity theft passport program.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It’s that time of year again, Tax time. It’s also time for thieves to try and take advantage of you and your personal information. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs is sharing tips to help consumers protect their refund and personal information this tax season: File early. File as early as possible. Identity thieves use consumer information…
(ABC News) — Identity theft is a growing problem across the nation, and Manhattan’s top district attorney says that bank tellers are increasingly involved, adding that his office prosecutes one case per month involving tellers. The tellers in question are part of larger identity theft rings, District Attorney Cyrus Vance said in a recent interview with ABC News’ Rebecca Jarvis. “Bank…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Protecting you from identity theft, that’s just one of the goals of the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs upcoming Consumer Protection Week. According to Consumer Affairs officials, the series of events is meant to raise awareness on consumer topics such as scams, identity theft, debt collection and more. Among the events planned for Consumer Protection Week…
