Archive for August 2017
A Cautionary Tale: Aetna Mailer Breaches Patient HIV Status
Health insurance provider Aetna is under fire for the accidental exposure of their clients’ HIV status. Not all HIPAA violations come in the form of improperly disposed files. A recent mailer sent out by insurance giant Aetna revealed the HIV status of approximately 12,000 customers, all because of an ill-fitting mailer envelope.
Read MoreProtect Your Kids: Back to School Identity Protection
Useful tips on ways to protect your kids’ identities as they head back to school. It’s time to get ready to head back to school, which means parents and their children are busy shopping, filling out the required school forms, getting yearly physicals, and labeling all of their supplies. This is an exciting time for…
Read MoreIdentity Protection Quiz: How Safe Do You Think You Are?
Identity theft can cost you thousands of dollars and countless hours to fix. When people think of identity theft, more often than not they assume it’s from a data breach or a compromised social security number. The truth of the matter is, identity theft isn’t exclusive to one reason. There are several common ways thieves…
Read MoreLegal Shred Earns Position on the 2017 Inc. 5000 List
The identity protection specialists ranked 1392 as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. GIBSONTON, FL — Legal Shred, the identity protection specialists, has earned a position on the Inc. 5000 list, solidifying its commitment to community and expansion. Inc. 5000 recognizes the most innovative and fastest growing businesses in the U.S. Ranked…
Read MoreHelp Protect Our Elderly Community This National Senior Citizen’s Day
Did you know that seniors are prime targets for identity theft? Here’s how you can help protect the senior citizens in your family and in your community. August 21st marks the annual celebration of National Senior Citizens Day – a day to support, honor and show appreciation to our senior family and community members. This…
Read MoreDon’t Fall Victim to These Top Vacation Scams
Slow down before you snap up that free vacation or deeply discounted hotel arrangement. Scammers may be waiting in the wings. Who doesn’t love a good vacation or travel adventure? While going away may be one of the best ways to spend the last weeks of summer, scammers are working hard to get a cut…
Read MoreGoing On Vacation? Here’s Some Quick Tips for Identity Protection
As you pack up for vacation, don’t forget to make a pre-vacation identity protection checklist before you head out the door. The last of the lazy days of summer are still ahead of us, which means vacation is still on the horizon for many. Before you pack up your suitcase, be sure to do a…
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