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Identity Theft Prevention: Steps to Safeguard Your Information in 2025

In an era where our lives are increasingly integrated with technology, protecting personal information has never been more critical. The rise of identity theft remains a significant threat, making it essential for individuals to take proactive measures to safeguard their sensitive information. Here are some effective strategies to help you protect yourself in 2025. 1. Monitor Your Credit Reports Regularly...
February 10, 2025
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Stay Alert: How to Protect Yourself from Impersonation Scams

Impersonation scams are on the rise. These deceptive schemes often involve individuals posing as trusted figures—whether government officials, law enforcement, trusted businesses, or even close friends and family—aiming to manipulate others into revealing personal information or transferring money. While people may be aware of these scams, some still fall victim to these scenarios because scammers are pros at leveraging fear...
December 19, 2024
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Multi-State Task Force Sues Avid Telecom Over Illegal Robocalls

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes, representing the Utah Division of Consumer Protection, sued Avid Telecom, its owner Michael D. Lansky, and Vice President Stacey S. Reeves today for allegedly initiating and facilitating billions of illegal robocalls to millions of people and violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, the Telemarketing Sales Rule, and other federal and state telemarketing and consumer laws. Avid Telecom sent or transmitted more than 7.5 billion calls to telephone numbers on the National Do Not Call Registry between December 2018 and January 2023 – more than 72 million of which went to numbers in Utah....
May 23, 2023
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