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Identity Theft: A Real-World Version of ‘The Walking Dead’

In “The Walking Dead,” it’s a reality -- zombies happen. With over a billion records “out there,” it’s a matter of time before identity theft happens too.

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Identity Theft: A Real-World Version of ‘The Walking Dead’

Identity Theft: A Real-World Version of ‘The Walking Dead’

In “The Walking Dead,” it’s a reality -- zombies happen. With over a billion records “out there,” it’s a matter of time before identity theft happens too.

Adam Levin

What Hackers Want More Than Your Credit Card Number
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What Hackers Want More Than Your Credit Card Number

Credit card fraud is being replaced by a more sophisticated type of identity theft that puts even more at risk.

Gary Stoller

The $20K Buffet Credit Card Nightmare
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The $20K Buffet Credit Card Nightmare

A story of fraud out of a Louisiana buffet restaurant is yet another reason to check your credit and debit card activity every day.

Christine DiGangi

The State Compendium of Unclaimed Property Practices
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The State Compendium of Unclaimed Property Practices

How well does your state's unclaimed property site fare in protecting your personal data? The State Compendium of Unclaimed Property Practices rates them.

Adam Levin

Help! Someone Took Out a Student Loan in My Name
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Help! Someone Took Out a Student Loan in My Name

Most victims of student loan fraud find out when they apply for a federal loan that they're denied because someone's already taken a loan out in their name.

Gerri Detweiler

What Hackers Can Do With Your Social Security Number
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What Hackers Can Do With Your Social Security Number

Identity theft has always been a problem, but the OPM data breach shows just how much a massive hack can impact millions of government employees.

Christine DiGangi

5 Ways Hackers Could Have Stolen All Those Tax Returns

5 Ways Hackers Could Have Stolen All Those Tax Returns

A group of organized criminals got the tax returns of more than 100,000 Americans. Here's a few ways they might've gotten the info to do it.

Adam Levin

Ouch! A Data Breach Now Costs $3.8 Million
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Ouch! A Data Breach Now Costs $3.8 Million

The cost of a data breach is going up across the globe, and companies in the U.S. end up paying the most when sensitive records are exposed.

Christine DiGangi

5 Identity Theft Facts That Will Terrify You
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5 Identity Theft Facts That Will Terrify You

When it comes to identity theft, the damage can be life-changing. Here are five scary facts about the crime, and how to be proactive.

Adam Levin

Should You Freeze Your Credit After a Data Breach?
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Should You Freeze Your Credit After a Data Breach?

There are many actions you can take to prevent fraud after your personal information is stolen, but even the strongest measures aren't perfect solutions.

Christine DiGangi

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