Scammers: Amazon and Netflix what to look for when opening emailsAlex PatonNovember 14, 2017November 14, 2017 by Alex PatonNovember 14, 2017November 14, 2017 Scammers often try to capitalize on the holidays, here’s what to look for. “You get an email from Amazon saying that you need to reset...
Child identity theft, often unnoticed until collegeAlex PatonNovember 1, 2017November 1, 2017 by Alex PatonNovember 1, 2017November 1, 2017 Identity theft takes many forms, but theft of a child’s identity is one of the most difficult frauds to detect and can go unnoticed for...
Protect yourself by protecting your identitySarah UlmerMarch 1, 2017 by Sarah UlmerMarch 1, 2017 Want to learn more about how to keep your personal information safe from identity theft. The 11th annual Community Shred Days are where you need...
Gulfport resident sentenced for identity theftSarah UlmerAugust 29, 2016January 11, 2017 by Sarah UlmerAugust 29, 2016January 11, 2017 GULFPORT, Miss.- A Gulfport resident has been charged and sentenced for aggravated identity theft....
Keeping Your Money Safe as a Senior: AARP Retirement and Fraud Prevention in MississippikimOctober 8, 2015 by kimOctober 8, 2015 JACKSON, Miss.–If you’ve ever gotten an e-mail that claims to be from a Nigerian prince…well, you probably know that one is a scam. But, other...
Identity Theft and Prescription Forgery: Seven-Month Investigation Has Woman BustedkimMay 23, 2014 by kimMay 23, 2014 JACKSON, Miss.–Stealing IDs and using them to doctor shop and then sell the pills is the charge against Sylvia Cook, 59, of Jackson. Atty. Gen....