Adam Levin

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Adam Levin is co-founder of Credit.com and the chairman and founder of CyberScout. His experience as former director of the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs gives him unique insight into consumer privacy, legislation and financial advocacy. He is a nationally recognized expert on identity theft and credit, and is the author of SWIPED: How to Protect Yourself in a World Full of Scammers, Phishers, and Identity Thieves, a practical, lively book that is essential to surviving the ever-changing world of online security.

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When Chicken Little Comes Home To Roost: Why Many Americans Aren't Concerned About a National Debt Default
Why Many Americans Aren’t Concerned About a National Debt Default
With everyone from the Treasury Department to the International M... read more

October 16, 2013

Personal Finance

Making Your Medical Records Safer
Should All Personal Information Be Encrypted?
Last month, the Health Insurance and Medical Privacy Act, or HIPA... read more

October 10, 2013

Identity Theft and Scams

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The 5 Deadly Clicks: The Links You Should Never Touch
Here’s a scary scenario. You’re innocently surfing the Web, m... read more

October 3, 2013

Identity Theft and Scams

7 Credit Mistakes That Could Wreck Your Retirement
7 Credit Mistakes That Could Wreck Your Retirement
Yes, just like clockwork it happened again this year: I got older... read more

September 27, 2013

Personal Finance

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7 Steps to Deal With Employers Looking at Your Credit Report
Employers don’t like surprises. They want to know everything th... read more

September 19, 2013

Credit Score

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Politics Aside, Is Obamacare Secure?
It’s the biggest change in health care in nearly half a century... read more

September 13, 2013

Identity Theft and Scams