The Alumni Insurance Program Blog

The Grandparent Scam and How to Prevent it

Scams that intentionally seek out and victimize seniors continue to be a nationwide problem. The elderly have long been targeted due to an assumed lack of knowledge about technology and ample access to financial resources. Scammers also consider the elderly to be less likely to ask for help or prosecute,... Read more →

IDENTITY PROTECTION TIPS FOR THE 2020 TAX SEASON

YOU’VE EARNED IT – NOW KEEP IT Filing taxes rarely earns a top spot on anyone’s “fun things to do” list. Knowing that there might be an ample return could be a nice incentive, but what would you do if that check never came? Tax season kicked off January 29... Read more →

THE CALL’S COMING FROM INSIDE THE HOUSE? – THE NEIGHBOR SPOOFING PHONE SCAM

Have you noticed more and more calls coming from familiar numbers? You’re not the only one. “Neighbor spoofing” is one of the newest – and more frustrating – methods employed by scammers to elicit information that can be used fraudulently. And, according to the FCC, it’s on the rise. Robocallers... Read more →

Synthetic Identity Theft: The Scary Crime That You Haven’t Heard Of

Over the years the term “identity theft” has become more commonplace, perhaps due to the highly publicized data breaches in the media and the fact that there were 16.7 million identity theft victims in the U.S. in 2017. But one aspect of identity theft that has flown under the radar... Read more →

Identity Theft During Tax Season

It is no secret that our world is becoming increasingly connected. Whether you are sitting at your work computer or Googling on your smartphone, you have access to mass amounts of information at your fingertips. While this abundance of information is beneficial in a lot of ways, your personal information... Read more →

Hurricane Florence and the Risk of Identity Theft Scams

As Hurricane Florence begins to bear down on the East Coast, we know those in the storm's path will be taking precautions. While much focus will be on physical safety, there are a number of ways that you can ensure a more secure identity before, during, and after the event... Read more →

7 Tips for Secure Summer Travel

According to a new report from Generali Global Assistance, the summer of 2018 is expected to be one of the most-traveled on record, with nearly 68% of Americans packing their bags. And while travel is generally a rewarding experience, travelers remain one of the most vulnerable groups to identity theft... Read more →

Military Scams Target Our Heroes

It should go without saying that serving in our country’s armed forces is no easy task. Not everyone can answer the call of such selfless service and those who do should be held in high regard by the people whose freedom they protect. Unfortunately, criminals have little trouble scamming our... Read more →

Planning your summer vacation? Use these 6 tips to stay protected from ID theft before you arrive!

Spring is here and summer is just around the corner. It’s time to put away those bulky sweaters, spring-clean your humble abode, and plan your summer vacation! Whether you’re planning a week at the beach or a weekend in the mountains, identity theft protection should be at the top of... Read more →

Third-Party Apps and the “Breachless” Breach

Our data is everywhere. Literally and figuratively. It’s simultaneously hopping oceans and crossing borders through wires while being packaged and redistributed among internet service providers, government organizations, retailers, financial institutions, medical institutions, and of course, social media providers. We’re all familiar with data breaches when this information is intercepted and... Read more →