The U.S. Department of Justice defines identity theft as a criminal offense that involves someone wrongfully obtaining and using someone else's data for monetary gain through fraudulent and deceptive means. Criminals typically steal data through ways such as shoulder surfing, retrieving discarded documents, and phishing. In 2020 alone, Americans Read More
Understanding the Basics of Identity Theft
14October,2021
By Hoffman Brown Company | identity theft protection, Secure Digital Card, Transaction Tracking | No Comments
Cars & Identity Theft: A 21st Century Problem
9October,2015
By Hoffman Brown Insurance | auto insurance, California, credit card information, cyber liability, hackers, Hoffman Brown Company, identity theft, identity theft protection, infotainment system, insurance, internet, personal information, risk, security breach, Sherman Oaks, technologies | No CommentsHow your car could open you up to identity theft in the coming years. In the next five years, two out of five new vehicles sold around the globe will give their drivers the ability to make purchases from the driver’s seat. Ford has already implemented a feature that lets drivers order Domino’s Pizza, and some GM vehicles give you the capability to Read More
