Identity theft happens all too frequently. A few careless mistakes with your personal information and you could be in the clutches of an ID thief. How do you prevent identity theft and fraud from happening to you? Here are 10 steps to safeguard your personal information and make sure ne’er do wells don’t snatch your credit identity.
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10 Steps to Stop ID Theft Dead in Its Tracks!
January 9, 20124 Things to Look for in Your Credit Report
January 5, 2012You’ve heard it before: check your credit report. But when you get a copy of it, do you know what to look for? We give you four simple tips about what to look for and how to resolve any incorrect or problematic information.
5 Reasons to Stop Fearing Your Credit Report
November 1, 2011When asking friends or family if they’ve checked their credit report, it’s not uncommon to get a variety of responses. But one that’s more common than you might think is, “Nah, I messed up some things in the past. I don’t want to know.” In this case, ignorance is NOT bliss. Find out why it’s time to suppress the fear and check your credit.
Tis the Season: How to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft during the Holidays
December 3, 2010he holiday spirit seems to conjure up the criminal spirit too, as the holidays often see a spike in the amount of identity theft, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center. With more people shopping online, the increased pool of victims seems to lure out identity thieves right along with those out for a shopping spree. Since you are at more risk during the holiday season than you are at other times of the year, take some necessary precautions to further protect your identity, your credit and your money.
