A woman from Iowa is warning people about a new sort of social media scam being used to steal people’s identity. There are plenty of scams around to steal money, but the object of this scam is to steal more than money and something even...

A California man pleaded guilty last week to identity theft and other related offenses and was then sentenced to a term of one to five years to be served in state prison. He also pleaded guilty to charges of false identification to law enforcement...

Is it time for a new job? Like millions of other workers out there, maybe you have found a new job that offers more opportunities. But, the bad news is it is with your current employer, and you really don’t know how to apply without angering...

There are a few parts of the job search that jobseekers hate to think about more than the salary history question. But, in recent years, this once ubiquitous part of the job hiring process has begun to give way as many states over the past five years...

As the pandemic continues to rage on, identity thieves have continued to find new and innovative ways to steal our personal information. A new scam that is gaining popularity, according to experts, focuses on the public’s desperate need for...

The Commissioners Court in Harris County approved a new policy that directs the Harris county government not to ask about an applicant’s criminal history in the initial stages of the hiring process. This policy is intended to give Harris County residents...

A new instant messaging scam is on the rise, attempting to steal identities and often a considerable sum of money from unwary victims. This all comes from simply responding to a harmless text message. In this scam, a stranger will strike up a harmless-seeming...

The Division on Civil Rights now has new rules that will give people with a criminal history better opportunities for safe and affordable housing. These new rules took effect on January 1st, 2022, and will codify the Fair Chance in Housing Act.  General...

Online shopping has become more and more popular over time, but unfortunately, so has identity theft. People have also become more vulnerable over time due to increased shopping on mobile devices instead of computers, which have more protections. One...

The new year has arrived, and with it, a great opportunity to pursue some of your career goals. The current job market favors job seekers, so why not take advantage of it? Whether you’re looking for a different job or want to make more money...