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CFM ID Theft
Term | Definition |
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Spyware | Spyware is malicious software that enters a user's computer, gathers data from the device and user, and sends it to third parties without their consent |
Dumpster Diving | Dumpster Diving is a way for attackers to gain information that they use to establish trust |
Firewall | Firewall is a legal barrier preventing the transference of inside information and the performance of financial transactions between commercial and investment banks |
Forgery | Forgery is a crime committed when a person creates or alters a legal instrument with the intent to defraud |
Fraud | Fraud refers to the process of implementing measures, technologies, and strategies to prevent, detect, investigate, and mitigate fraudulent |
Identity Theft | Identity Theft unauthorized use or attempted use of an existing account |
Peer-to-Peer (P2P) | Peer-to-Peer (P2P) refers to a decentralized network architecture or system where participants interact directly with each other, without the need for intermediaries or central servers, commonly used in file sharing |
Phishing | Phishing is a type of online scam that targets consumers by sending them an e-mail that appears to be from a well-known source |
Shoulder Surfing | Shoulder Surfing is a type of social engineering technique used to obtain information such as personal identification numbers (PINs), passwords and other confidential data by looking over the victim's shoulder |
Snail Mail | Snail Mail the ordinary postal system as opposed to email. |
Scams | Scams They promise you a job, but what they want is your money and your personal information |
Anti-Virus Software | Anti-Virus Software is a program designed to detect and remove viruses and other kinds of malicious software from your computer or laptop |
Better Business Bureau | Better Business Bureau sponsored by all segments of the business community, the BBB investigates and sets standards for business practices, receives complaints of improper practices, and conducts educational campaigns |
Federal Trade Commission | Federal Trade Commission enforces a variety of antitrust and consumer protection laws affecting virtually every area of commerce |
Equifax | Equifax help businesses provide a seamless and positive experience during life's pivotal moments – like applying for a job or mortgage |
TransUnion | TransUnion and explore opportunities on our corporate team. |
Experian | Experian collects and aggregates information on over 1 billion people and businesses including 235 million individual U.S. consumers and more than 25 million U.S. businesses |
Internal Revenue Service | Internal Revenue Service is to provide America's taxpayers top quality service by helping them understand and meet their tax responsibilities |
Solicitations | Solicitations any request to submit offers or quotations to the Government |
Spam | Spam is unsolicited usually commercial messages |