Identity theft is a growing problem in the United States, and dozens of companies offering various forms of “identity theft” protection have sprung up to combat it. Unfortunately, some these services do little to actually…

If there’s one thing that pops up more often than new scams and fraud schemes… …it’s newer versions of electronic devices.   When Apple or Samsung releases the next model of their smartphones each year,…

Err on the side of caution to be safe rather than sorry. The latest fraud scam in 2017 is infiltrating HR and payroll departments across the country attempting to portray an employee needing a reprinted…

Phishing attacks keep getting savvier and savvier. Learn to protect yourself.   While these tips are helpful for all individuals, if you’re a business owner, consider incorporating these precautions into a cyber security policy for…

Identity thieves are always trying to be more and more creative to get you to innocently pass on your sensitive information. Proceed with caution if you are on the receiving end of phone calls such…

Alloy Silverstein urges our clients to be cautious with their private information and to remain proactive in safeguarding per­sonal data from identity thieves. With respect to email scams, know that the IRS will never contact…

With the tax deadline of April 18 rapidly approaching, tax season is currently in full force. That being said, the IRS has issued an alert regarding the most common tax scams that you should be…

It’s estimated that businesses lose five percent of their annual revenue to fraud. With the rise of embezzlement type office crimes, we are again urging our clients to take precautions to avoid problems.  First, owners…