https://coveron.com/blog/author/irma-slekyte/Focusing on identity theft prevention, Irma breaks down the latest online threats and how to stay ahead of them. She wants to help readers stay informed and shares practical solutions to protect themselves.https://coveron.com/blog/identity-victims-face-multiple-attacks/A stolen password used to mean one compromised account. Not anymore. The Identity Theft Resource Center’s (ITRC) 2026 Trends in Identity Report shows that identity crime tends to hit in waves — one incident triggers the next, and the victims end up dealing with several crises at once.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTScam-o-Meterfaa76466-5bb0-479f-9df1-328402283d97https://coveron.com/blog/americans-online-scam-survey/Welcome to the first edition of Scam-o-Meter, a Coveron series where we keep track of online fraud through data. If you’ve ever been scammed online, you’re far from alone. Our online fraud survey found that nearly one in every two Americans has been a victim of an online scam in 2025. These aren’t isolated incidents an…Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTScam-o-Meter2db4a961-f823-4b96-bec1-65f5a04d4230https://coveron.com/blog/child-identity-theft/Child identity theft is one of those crimes most parents never see coming — a thief takes a minor’s personal details, like their Social Security number (SSN), and uses them to open credit accounts or take out loans. And here’s the scary part — because kids have no reason to check their credit, this crime can go unnotic…Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTIdentity Theft8060c8aa-69b7-411e-aef2-dac6680e63f5https://coveron.com/blog/charity-scams/Charity scams prey on your kindness, turning the act of donating into a costly trap. In 2025, losses to charity fraud in the U.S. reached a staggering $7.9 million.[1] You may encounter a charity scam in the form of a fake disaster relief fund, a fraudulent website mimicking a legitimate nonprofit, or a door-to-door co…Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTFraud & Scams6bd927b2-1fc8-44e3-88d8-ec66e84eeccbhttps://coveron.com/blog/identity-theft-fears-survey/A new Coveron survey across eight countries reveals how people think about digital threats compared to physical ones. The findings show that 9 in 10 people globally now view digital identity theft just as serious as losing their wallet, phone, or keys. But which specific information are people most afraid of having exp…Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:52:31 GMTPopularIdentity Theftd48f9510-b153-4c0f-b7a9-844d4b51dc50https://coveron.com/blog/signs-of-identity-theft/The most obvious signs of identity theft include unfamiliar transactions on your bank statements, unexpected drops in your credit score, and bills for accounts you never opened. Identity theft can sneak up on you in the most unexpected ways, so you might also get calls from debt collectors about debts you don’t owe, fi…Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTIdentity Theft9e687425-0aec-421e-b338-3716b064cc94https://coveron.com/blog/suze-orman-coveron-launch-ultimate-scam-protection/In response to the growing epidemic of online scams targeting older Americans, personal finance expert Suze Orman has partnered with the identity theft protection service Coveron (formerly NordProtect) to launch Ultimate Scam and Identity Protection. It’s a comprehensive bundle of services designed to protect seniors f…Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:52:11 GMTPopularServices597b9ebd-c61f-4e27-bc57-bada37e84569https://coveron.com/blog/how-to-lock-your-social-security-number/Locking your SSN means using official tools to restrict how it can be used across systems like the Social Security Administration, E-Verify, credit bureaus, and the IRS. Your Social Security number is a unique nine-digit identifier issued by the U.S. government to track your taxation, employment, and credit history. If…Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:48:29 GMTPersonal Data & Internet Securitye6bc8f3b-21fb-40fa-b0e5-5ad916a8b3f7https://coveron.com/blog/coveron-vs-incogni/If you’re researching Coveron and Incogni, here’s what you need to know upfront — they are complementary services that solve different privacy problems. Coveron monitors for identity theft and covers recovery costs, while Incogni removes your personal data from sites that sell it. This guide explains what each service…Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:27:59 GMTServices4308e518-1e6e-4943-b20c-eb67551f311dhttps://coveron.com/blog/how-to-stop-websites-from-tracking-you/Almost every website you visit tracks your activity to some degree — from tracking cookies and browser fingerprinting to cross-site tracking that follows you across the web. While some tracking is harmless, it can also lead to serious privacy risks like data breaches and identity theft. Learn practical, proven ways to…Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:44:20 GMTPersonal Data & Internet Security135a7c7a-e95b-47be-bdd4-b24a8d651885