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Help! I Think Someone Opened a Credit Card in My Name

Whatever telltale sign emerges, you now have reason to believe someone opened a credit card in your name. Here's what to do.

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Help! I Think Someone Opened a Credit Card in My Name

Help! I Think Someone Opened a Credit Card in My Name

Whatever telltale sign emerges, you now have reason to believe someone opened a credit card in your name. Here's what to do.

Jeanine Skowronski

Oops. I Gave My Social Security Number to a Stranger

Oops. I Gave My Social Security Number to a Stranger

If your Social Security number has been put to nefarious use, you can try to have it changed.

Jeanine Skowronski

How Long Does It Actually Take to Get Fraud Off My Credit Reports?

How Long Does It Actually Take to Get Fraud Off My Credit Reports?

It can take at least a month (or longer) to get your credit report cleaned up after you've been a victim of fraud.

Brooke Niemeyer

Is It a Big Deal If My Name Isn't Correct on My Credit Report?

Is It a Big Deal If My Name Isn't Correct on My Credit Report?

Whether it's a simple typo or your name is completely wrong on your credit report, there are steps you should take to get the error corrected.

Christine DiGangi

Beware: Scammers Love Valentine's Day, Too

Beware: Scammers Love Valentine's Day, Too

February isn't all love, roses and candy — it's high time for Valentine's Day Scams. Watch out for and protect yourself from these common schemes.

Jeanine Skowronski

Watch Out for Fake Turbo Tax Emails
identity theft

Watch Out for Fake Turbo Tax Emails

A well-timed phishing scam is targeting taxpayers.

Christine DiGangi

Why Everyone's Getting a Credit Freeze (& Why You Might Want One Too)

Why Everyone's Getting a Credit Freeze (& Why You Might Want One Too)

All but ignored for years, consumers may finally be embracing the credit security freeze.

Bob Sullivan

Encryption Is Not the Enemy: The True Cost of Government 'Back Doors'

Encryption Is Not the Enemy: The True Cost of Government 'Back Doors'

Encryption plays an important role in safeguarding our privacy.

Ann Cavoukian

What Can Hackers Do With My Fingerprints?
identity theft

What Can Hackers Do With My Fingerprints?

Biometrics are supposed to make payments more secure, but are there downsides to digital fingerprints?

Jeanine Skowronski

Help! My Mom & Dad Maxed Out Credit Cards in My Name
identity theft

Help! My Mom & Dad Maxed Out Credit Cards in My Name

What if your parents use credit irresponsibly — and it potentially affects your credit and finances? Here's what to know about parents and credit.

Jeanine Skowronski

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