Elder financial abuse is running rampant, and identity theft is part of the problem. You may assume that the vast majority of identity theft cases involve hackers and online scams. In fact, a lost or stolen wallet or purse is at the core of around half of the cases that have a known cause. If you take the right steps, you can foil identity thieves who may walk away with your wallet or purse. Don't Carry Sensitive Information There is no reason to carry around sensitive information that an … [Read more...] about Common Sense Approach to Identity Theft Prevention
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Protecting Sensitive Information in the Age of Digital Mobility
Now that we can access data anywhere via the use of mobile devices attorneys must be very conscious of the potential for security breaches.An interesting article that was published on the Law Technology News website recently looked at a number of different threat categories. The first one was that of human error.Loss of a Mobile DevicePeople sometimes lose their cell phones, tablets, or laptops, it's as simple as that. Many attorneys spend a lot of time on the go, and their mobile devices are … [Read more...] about Protecting Sensitive Information in the Age of Digital Mobility
Credit Card Safety Tips
If someone told you not to insure your house, you’d think they were insane. That holds your whole life. If someone said not to bother insuring you vehicle, you’d snort in derision. You need protection from other drivers. If someone asked you if your firm of estate planning lawyers sends client’s personal credit card information to others by email, you’d say absolutely not, it is not safe. If someone told you they had their identity stolen and their credit cards maxed out, you would hope it would … [Read more...] about Credit Card Safety Tips
