Protecting Yourself from W-2 Scams: A Comprehensive Guide Keeping your personal information safe is crucial in preventing identity theft. However, sometimes the control is out of your hands. A data breach could expose your sensitive information, or worse, your employer might fall for a W-2 scam, giving cybercriminals access to your name, address, Social Security […]
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Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft: Essential Steps to Take Every year, identity theft affects millions of Americans, leading to billions of dollars in losses. Beyond the financial impact, victims often face significant anxiety, hassle, and loss of valuable time. The best defense against identity theft is prevention, but if you or a loved one falls […]
Maintaining Your Credit Health: A Comprehensive Guide At O1ne Mortgage, we understand the importance of maintaining a healthy credit score. While you may reach a point where your credit score takes up less mental real estate, it’s never a great idea to stop caring about it entirely. Whether you’re planning to borrow money or not, […]
Understanding the MOVEit Data Breach and How to Protect Yourself In today’s digital age, data breaches have become an unfortunate reality for many U.S. businesses and consumers. According to a study by Experian and the Ponemon Institute, nearly half of the organizations surveyed experienced a ransomware attack in 2021, with the average ransom paid exceeding […]
Understanding Cybersecurity: Protecting Yourself in the Digital Age In today’s interconnected world, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. As cyberattacks become more frequent and damaging, safeguarding your personal and financial information is crucial. Whether you manage your finances online, maintain social media profiles, or simply want to keep your personal data private, implementing a […]
Protecting Your Identity: What to Do if Your Driver’s License Number is Stolen Your driver’s license number is a critical piece of personal information that can be used to commit various types of fraud. Whether it’s stolen in a data breach or taken directly from your wallet, the consequences can be severe. At O1ne Mortgage, […]