Identity Theft and Scams

Our Credit.com experts provide tips & advice on how you can avoid becoming a victim of identity theft and what you should do in the event your identity is compromised. Here, you’ll find information explaining the different forms of identity theft, how to monitor you credit for signs of identity theft & what fraud protection measures you can take.

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Identity Theft and Scams

11 Tips for How to Prevent Identity Theft

The Federal Trade Commission’s Consumer Sentinel Network report for 2020 notes that 1.4 million people filed complaints about identity theft in 2020. Overall, reports related to fraud and identity theft were up in 2020 compared to 2019. Learning how to prevent identity theft helps you protect yourself against these types of issues. Discover eleven ways to prevent... Read More

| May 17, 2022

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Help! We’re Getting 50 Calls a Day From Scammers
A reader named Carrie recently wrote to Credit.com about harassin... Read More

June 4, 2014

8 Numbers Identity Thieves Want to Steal From You
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May 29, 2014

How to Spot a Sketchy Deal on Craigslist
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May 26, 2014

Help! Someone Stole My Toddler’s Social Security Number
Child identity theft is widespread and the stories that it produc... Read More

May 20, 2014

4 Ways New Grads Are Vulnerable to Identity Theft
As new graduates climb down from the ivory tower (diploma in hand... Read More

May 20, 2014

Help! I Think My Stepmother Got a Credit Card in My Name
A reader, Patty, wrote to us about a bill of more than $1,000 fro... Read More

May 9, 2014