Jackie here. I love public Wi-Fi. It’s nice being able to connect to the internet on the go without having to worry about how many bytes I have left on my data plan. Businesses are starting to take note, and free Wi-Fi hotspots are popping up everywhere from the local coffee shop to the library, […]

Jackie here. Have you signed up for an online Social Security account? Earlier this year Social Security announced  that the agency is expanding the services available online for those with a my Social Security account. These accounts aren’t just for those receiving benefits; anyone over 18 can sign up for an account by visiting www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. […]

Allison here with AllClear ID. In February, a new comedy called Identity Thief will hit theaters, chronicling the story of a poor soul (Jason Bateman) who has his identity stolen by a seemingly harmless woman (Melissa McCarthy), and goes on a road trip to find her and stop her. While this may sound like a […]

Jacqueline here, with AllClear ID. Discovering that you’ve been a victim of identity theft can feel like being hit in the chest by a load of bricks. You feel violated, overwhelmed and frustrated. Your finances are in shambles. Your credit report is littered with debts you didn’t accrue and the debt collectors might be starting […]

How to Remove Personal Information From an Old Computer Thinking of donating or trashing an old computer?  Before you do, consider the personal information that you’ve saved (either knowingly or otherwise) to your computer and remove it before you put yourself at risk for identity fraud. If you’re like me, your computer is packed with […]