Entries by Amber Iven

IRS Impersonation Scams: How Businesses Can Spot Them Before Employees Fall Victim

The workplace is an increasingly digital environment. This lends itself to scams that have evolved far beyond obvious spam emails and suspicious phone calls. One of the most persistent and costly threats facing businesses is IRS impersonation scams. IRS impersonation fraud involves schemes in which criminals pose as representatives of the Internal Revenue Service to […]

SMS Growth 2026: Why Tech Companies Must Add Phone Validation for Product Alerts

Phone validation for product alerts are increasingly important for tech companies. SMS is no longer just a backup communication channel. It’s becoming a primary touchpoint for product alerts, authentication, and customer engagement.  In 2026, tech companies are doubling down on SMS to deliver real-time notifications, from security alerts to feature updates. But as adoption grows, […]

Spring Cleaning a CRM without Breaking Reporting

You’ve heard of spring cleaning. But have you heard of spring cleaning a CRM? Spring cleaning isn’t just for closets and garages. For many organizations, it’s also the perfect time to clean up their CRM. Over time, customer relationship management systems accumulate outdated fields, duplicate records, inconsistent data, and abandoned workflows. Left unchecked, this clutter […]

Identity Verification Gaps that Lead to Fraudulent Claims

Fraudulent claims continue to rise across industries. Whether you handle insurance and financial services or government benefits and e-commerce, fraudulent claims can be a costly problem. Fraud tactics evolve rapidly, but many successful schemes still rely on the same core weakness: gaps in identity verification. When systems fail to accurately confirm who is submitting a […]

Why Attempted Fraud Increases After the Holidays and What to Do About It

The weeks following the holiday season consistently see a surge in attempted fraud. While many consumers and businesses are focused on returning gifts, reconciling expenses, and resetting budgets for the new year, fraudsters are taking advantage of distraction, data exposure, and financial strain. Understanding why post-holiday fraud spikes—and knowing how to respond—can help both individuals […]