Incomplete or false information on one's credit report can have significant negative consequences. A recent instance of 34,000 people being erroneously listed as dead highlights the need for accurate credit reporting systems.
The speaker talks about the vulnerability of personal information to hackers and how they can easily access it outside someone's house using a van. Recent incidents of data breaches and hacking have made people more paranoid about their privacy and security.
The speaker shares their experience of losing their credit and debit cards during a wild night out and the struggle of keeping track of their cards.
A humorous discussion about the tactics and realities of debt collectors.
EBT cards, commonly known as benefits or SNAP cards, are becoming a frequent target for scammers. These cards do not have the encrypted chips and fraud detection services that most credit and debit cards come with, making them easy targets for skimming devices and fraudulent transactions.
In 2015, 100 million patient records were stolen from healthcare providers by hackers. Although medical records were not stolen, personal information could be valuable to hackers seeking a monetary gain.