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Oct 2015Are You A Tax Scam Target?
If you’ve read our article on tax scams, you’re aware of some of the common tactics used by frauds in attempt to steal your money. Unfortunately scammers are still out there, and fraudulent tax activity has been increasing, causing the IRS to send out a warning. Read on to find out how you can stay safe this tax season. We’ve mentioned previously that the IRS…
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Oct 2015What is EMV and What Do I Need to Know?
We’ve discussed in previous articles how identify theft and fraudulent activity can make a huge impact on your financial security. To assist with this, EMV is now being introduced into the United States starting October 1st, 2015. So, what is EMV? EMV stands for “Europay, MasterCard, and Visa”. It is a credit card payment standard that utilizes a protective reader to protect your account and…