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Tax Identity Theft: Why a Seasonal Scam Has Become a Year-Round Cyber Risk

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By Michael Scheumack, Chief Innovation Officer, IdentityIQ Tax season is no longer just a deadline. It is a prime opportunity for cybercriminals to turn stolen personal data into quick financial gain. Tax identity theft occurs when a criminal files a fraudulent tax return using someone else’s personal information to claim a refund. With just a … Read more

Ghost Students Exploit Aid as Identity Theft Surges Nationwide – NEW PODCAST

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Ghost students steal billions. Kids’ data sold on the dark web. Teens turn 18 to find loans they never took. That’s the warning from Michael Scheumack, Chief Innovation Officer at IdentityIQ, in a new episode of the Cyber Insurance News and Information Podcast, hosted by Executive Editor Martin Hinton. The discussion exposes how ghost student … Read more

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