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

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Olympic-Sized Mistake: Which Companies Dropped the Security Baton?
By Brian McGinley In the spirit of the Olympic Games under way th... Read More

August 2, 2012

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue: A Bargain for the Identity Theft Collective
Scott Walker has earned a national reputation for his hack-and-sl... Read More

August 1, 2012

Help! My Identity’s Being Used to Buy Video Games
Sherry knows she’s getting conned, but she can’t tell... Read More

July 31, 2012

Why Shredding Your Documents Isn’t Enough
In a digital age, a shredder won’t protect you ag... Read More

July 30, 2012

8 Signs Your Identity Has Been Compromised
While frequent data breaches may have desensitized some consumers... Read More

July 12, 2012

A Secure Credit System is Key to Economic Prosperity
The national economy continues to be stalled in a pattern of slow... Read More

July 5, 2012