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, 20125 Top Financial Scams to Avoid in 2012
January 6, 2012To start the new year off on the right financial footing and avoid falling prey to these scams, take a look at the five biggest scams of last year, including purchase overcharges, benefit buybacks, family scams, fraudulent rental deposits and loans that aren’t yours.
How to Successfully Dispute Inaccuracies on Your Credit Report
March 25, 2011It happens more often than you think. You order a copy of your credit report from each of the three credit reporting agencies—Experian, Equifax and Transunion. As you go through the information, you come across some alarming or downright inaccurate information. What do you do? Dispute it, of course! Learn what you need to know about the credit report dispute process and the steps you have to take to make it as successful a journey as possible.
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.
3 Ways to Avoid Work at Home Scams
November 30, 2010In this troubled economy, more and more of us are looking for work at home opportunities. But how can you differentiate between the real and the scam in a world still pretty rife with online financial predators? We give you three tips to protect yourself against work at home scams.
How to Avoid Identity Theft by an Ex-Spouse
October 23, 2010Maintaining a good credit score can be a challenge, especially in America – the land where plastic fuels the retail industry. Yes, we all know the temptation to buy that unattainable item. And most of the time, we create our own debt. But what happens when an ex-spouse takes control of your identity and places red marks on your credit report?
Combating Identity Theft: How to Protect Yourself from Cyber Crime
October 9, 2010Identity theft is one of the most prevalent problems in today’s cyber world. People are desperate for money and will do anything to find it. The Internet has brought many benefits to the world as a whole, but it has also opened a new venue for those who want to steal identities and take your money for their own. Here are five ways to protect yourself.
10 Ways to Protect Your Home from Theft
September 9, 2010More than 1.5 million residential burglaries occur every year in the United States, according to the FBI. Thieves target electronics, jewelry and other valuables, resulting in an average dollar loss of $2,079. There are measures you can take, however, to protect your home and family – many of which are easy and free. Make sure your home is secure with our home security checklist.
New Credit Card Feature to Keep You from Spending
August 19, 2010What if credit cards worked for you instead of against you? That’s the idea with MasterCard’s inControl – a new consumer service that grants cardholders the ability to set spending limits and receive real-time updates of their accounts and information.
