Following up on last month's episode with Axton-Betz Hamilton, this special edition episode focuses on identity theft and cybersecurity. Cyber Security specialist John Sileo joins Real Money, Real Experts co-hosts Rebecca Wiggins and Dr. Mary Bell Carlson to talk about how he personally was a victim of identity theft and why he's so passionate about helping others.

John is a Harvard graduate, award-winning author, and a nationally renowned speaker who's appeared on Rachel Ray, Anderson Cooper, Dr. Oz, and Fox and friends. He is also a frequent contributor to USA Today, The Washington Post, and Kiplinger. John is now the CEO of the Sileo Group, which is a high tech think tank.  

Show Notes:
00:52 Intro John Sileo
02:17 John's path to cybersecurity
04:43 Cybersecurity crimes in John's personal life
15:06 Cybertheft effects on personal relationships
17:10 Top tips to protect against identity theft
20:53 Identify theft and the pandemic
23:25 Identity theft insurance
25:54 Tips for financial counselors and coaches
27:59 Your Two Cents 

Show Note Links:

Connect with John:
Sileo.com
Facebook
LinkedIn
Youtube

Password Manager Options:
https://1password.com/
https://www.dashlane.com/
Credit Freeze with all 3 credit bureaus:
 https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0497-credit-freeze-faqs

1. Turn on two-factor authentication for anything online if possible: financial, investment, email, etc.: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/t/twofactor-authentication-2fa.asp
2. Use Password Managers:https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-password-managers Recommend: https://www.dashlane.com, https://1password.com/ 

Credit Monitoring: https://www.annualcreditreport.com
Identity Theft Insurance: Can buy through your homeowner’s insurance
https://www.ftc.gov/coronavirus/scams-consumer-advice 

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