by Steven Weisman, Esq. | May 15, 2021 | Scam of the day
It is always important to update all of the software you use with the latest security updates and patches as soon as they are available. Numerous hacks and data breaches could have been avoided if individuals as well as companies installed security updates as soon as...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Mar 14, 2021 | Scam of the day
Your credit report is an important document that can affect not only your ability to get a loan, but even your ability to get a job, an apartment or insurance. Indications of identity theft often first turn up on your credit report where you can find out if someone...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Sep 13, 2019 | Scam of the day
I have been telling you for a couple of months now about the Equifax settlement of claims brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and all but two of the states’ Attorneys General related to the avoidable...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jul 28, 2019 | Scam of the day
There has been a lot of reporting in the media about the major Equifax settlement of claims brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and all but two of the states’ Attorneys General related to the avoidable...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jul 22, 2019 | Scam of the day
It was announced today that Equifax has settled claims brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and all 50 states’ Attorneys general alleging that Equifax neglected to take basic security steps to protect the...
