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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The Silver Lining in the U.S. Debt Downgrade
No matter which side of the political fence or economic Continent... read more

August 11, 2011

Personal Finance

Of Debt Ceiling Debates, Non-Denial Denials and Non-Default Defaults
In 1980, Republican presidential nominee Ronald Reagan asked the ... read more

August 4, 2011

Personal Finance

On Cell Phone Hacking and Privacy: A Modest Proposal for Mr. Murdoch
The recent revelations regarding the outrageous escapades of cert... read more

July 26, 2011

Identity Theft and Scams

Un-Warrented: American Consumers Lose Their Biggest Defender
At long last, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau launches o... read more

July 19, 2011

Personal Finance

Child Identity Theft: The 17-10 Solution
This week I had the opportunity to attend a fascinating forum in ... read more

July 14, 2011

Identity Theft and Scams

The Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Breach: Losing Client Data the Old Fashioned Way
A few days ago, a friend of mine received several letters dated J... read more

July 5, 2011

Identity Theft and Scams