A resident was left shaken after waking up to an email from the financial services provider Chime confirming the opening of an account in a name that was not their own. The local resident contacted Chime directly through verified contact information, and the company indicated it was perhaps an innocent case of the wrong email address being entered and had removed it.
But the circumstances took a toll when the individual found some incriminating messages in their junk mail from establishments such as Fundstrade, Fundfacet, FinancetrackHQ, Potencielize, and Credcrate. All professed to have received loan application requests for $900 in their actual name and email address.
Being scared of identity robbery, the person reviewed their credit report but received no hard inquires or opening of new accounts. Out of precaution, the person immediately switched their email password.
Cybersecurity specialists advise that even if the credit has not yet been affected, this trend of activity can be a warning signal that the private information is being used or tested for fraud. Specialists advise posting a fraud alert on credit reports, keeping a close eye on financial activity, and reporting suspicious use of personal data to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and local law enforcement.
This event is a reminder to be careful regarding online privacy and protection of identity.
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