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5 Things You're Doing That Could Make Your Life Hell

Here are five things people do, which they shouldn’t, that can make your life hell with bad credit, identity theft, or worse.

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5 Things You're Doing That Could Make Your Life Hell

5 Things You're Doing That Could Make Your Life Hell

Here are five things people do, which they shouldn’t, that can make your life hell with bad credit, identity theft, or worse.

Adam Levin

14 Dangerous Emails That Could Be in Your Inbox

14 Dangerous Emails That Could Be in Your Inbox

Here's an extensive — though not complete — list of dangerous emails containing the major phishing scams circulating right now.

Adam Levin

11 Really Dumb Things You Do With Your Email

11 Really Dumb Things You Do With Your Email

Here are the top eleven things you can do right now to reduce your risk of getting your email either hacked or scammed.

Adam Levin

The Identity Theft Flu: 5 Ways to Stay Healthy

The Identity Theft Flu: 5 Ways to Stay Healthy

Identity theft is a lot like the flu. You can do everything right, but if you are in the wrong place at the wrong time, you’re toast.

Adam Levin

Can You Check Your Child's Credit Report?

Can You Check Your Child's Credit Report?

Each year, 500,000 children under 18 are victimized by identity theft. Can you check your child's credit report to see if their identity is at risk?

Barry Paperno

Are Identity Thieves Living It Up On Your Utilities?

Are Identity Thieves Living It Up On Your Utilities?

Identity thieves may be living large—watching HBO, running the AC nonstop and taking long showers—all on your dime.

Kelly Santos

4 Big Problems With Social Security Numbers

4 Big Problems With Social Security Numbers

Here are the four ways congressional and federal foot-dragging around the issue of Social Security Numbers puts our identities at risk.

Adam Levin

Is Your Cellphone Ruining Your Credit?

Is Your Cellphone Ruining Your Credit?

You probably never leave the house without your smartphone. But if you're not careful, it can harm your credit history and drag down your score.

Jeanne Kelly

5 Places Where You Should Never Give Your Social Security Number

5 Places Where You Should Never Give Your Social Security Number

Every time somebody asks for your Social Security Number, you probably give it up without thinking because you've always done it. Here's why that's bad.

Adam Levin

Michelle Obama & Celebrities' Credit Reports Hacked

Michelle Obama & Celebrities' Credit Reports Hacked

A group of public officials and celebrities including First Lady Michelle Obama had their credit reports leaked to the public. Could you be at risk, too?

Gerri Detweiler

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