NXG Strategies

08/21/2021

The severity of the recent T-Mobile breach was upgraded to include over 50 million US consumers, including current and past customers, whose names, addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, and more may have been compromised. This is a critical time to remind your customers that you already have a solution in place if they become a victim of identity theft. With NXG Strategies, our professional team of Identity Theft Recovery Advocates are standing by to help the victimized and to take the stress and worry out of the fraud remediation process.

If you are not currently an NXG Strategies partner but would like to learn more about how you can better protect your customers, members, and constituents from the devastating effects of identity theft, visit https://bit.ly/3kfxnhD

08/04/2021

Social media scams are running rampant! Protect your account holders by informing them of the dangers that lurk behind seemingly harmless social games, quizzes, and sales. Remember, social media isn't all fun and games. https://bit.ly/3t8UXQF

Coronavirus has given fraudsters more opportunities than ever to cheat consumers out of their money. For example, the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has uncovered a scheme where people are sent a text message claiming to be from the NHS which informs the recipient that, "we have id

07/06/2021

IRS announces "Dirty Dozen" tax scams for 2021 focusing on pandemic-related scams, personal information cons, fake charities and personal fraud, and schemes that persuade taxpayers into unscrupulous actions. Check it out by visiting:
https://bit.ly/3y15n6r

IR-2021-135, June 28, 2021 — The Internal Revenue Service today began its “Dirty Dozen” list for 2021 with a warning for taxpayers, tax professionals and financial institutions to be on the lookout for these 12 nefarious schemes and scams.

06/15/2021

In honor of World Elder Abuse Day, help us create awareness. Identity theft and fraud remains a problem for seniors. Do you have tools to protect the most vulnerable? The State of Maryland is promoting "PROTECT Week" and there's good information for everyone at risk. https://bit.ly/2SEZNYl

06/02/2021

Identity security goes hand-in-hand with everyday purchases, both in person and online. With NXG Strategies' GPS-enabled nxg|SAVE mobile app, your customers can use contactless "show-your-phone" coupons to save BIG on dining, shopping, travel, and entertainment from local merchants and national brands. Contact us today to find out how you can provide your customers with savings all year long!

06/02/2021

$125 Million MoneyGram Fraud Settlement Open for Claims

Here is some good news for consumers who may have been caught up in a scam between January 1, 2013 and December 31, 2017 where they were convinced to transfer money via MoneyGram, a very popular transaction method favored by fraudsters. MoneyGram, via their agent, Gilardi & Co. LLC, is distributing $125 million dollars as part of a 2018 settlement with the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice.

But where there is an opportunity for cash there are criminals trying to cash in. It is particularly important for consumers to know that they should not respond to anyone who says that they can help them file a claim for a lower cost or to save on attorney’s fees. This is another scam! There is no cost to the affected consumer to file a claim, and an attorney is not needed. Find out more information in this 06-01-2021 bulletin from the FTC.

If you used MoneyGram to send money to a scammer between January 1, 2013 and December 31, 2017, you may be eligible to file a claim for a refund.

06/01/2021

Scammers are advertising fake jobs in an attempt to lure potential applicants into disclosing their personal information. As the demand for workers increases, these scams are on the rise.
For more information, check out this bulletin from the FBI.

The FBI is warning the public of scammers using fake job listings to target applicants' personally identifiable information.

05/04/2021

Not all data breaches are the result of hackers or malicious intent. Case in point, Reverb.com - a site for buying and selling used musical instruments - was the victim of lost and exposed data when a vulnerability in their security exposed over 5.6 million consumer records. Even a few celebrities were exposed. Read about the breach in this article from Bleeping Computer. https://bit.ly/2QwIgkk

Popular musical instrument marketplace Reverb has suffered a data breach after an unsecured database containing customer information was exposed online.

04/12/2021

Attention college students and parents of students - scammers are targeting you! Check out the latest alert from the FTC. Scammers are impersonating academia in order to get your attention and information. Learn more at this link to the FTC's page. https://bit.ly/3sUPMDj

03/30/2021

Unemployment benefits fraud is big business, and the scammers know it! You can always count on the creativity of these scammers and that they will stay one step ahead of those who could fall victim to their schemes. It makes you wonder what they could do if they committed to legitimate endeavors!

This time, the FTC is warning consumers about fake websites that lure you into divulging sensitive information. Make sure your account holders stay aware and stay safe.

Scammers reportedly using fake unemployment benefits websites as phishing lures

At a time when many people left jobless by the pandemic are struggling to get by, scammers reportedly are using websites that mimic government unemployment insurance (UI) benefits websites.

03/12/2021

Scammers are following the money! The passing of the American Rescue Plan gives fraudsters a new opportunity to take advantage of unsuspecting citizens. The FTC released tips and a video for avoiding Stimulus Fraud. Check it out at

The pandemic is still taking a toll on every kind of well-being we have.

03/09/2021

Data breach incidents happen almost every day, but recent breaches by technology service providers, such as Solar Winds, multiply the impact. The recent breach of Accellion has impacted Kroger Pharmacy customers, U.S. law firm Jones Day, and Washington State's auditor, which resulted in the exposure of files on 1.6 million consumer claims obtained in its investigation of massive unemployment fraud last year.