Report Identity Theft If you think someone has gotten into your accounts or has your personal information, visit IdentityTheft.gov. There, you’ll get steps to take to find out if your identity has been misused, and how to report and recover from identity theft.
Turn The Tables On Debt Collectors There’s no shame in owing someone money, but it doesn’t always feel that way when collectors bombard you with mail and phone calls. Here’s how to work with them without feeling powerless. If your phone is ringing off the hook with calls from debt collectors, it’s not likely that…
The Right Way To Cancel A Credit Card You want to cancel your credit card. Before you pick up your scissors, know this: Canceling a credit card the right way involves more than simply snipping it in two. It requires you to follow specific steps to close the credit card account for good with…
What To Know About Credit Freezes and Fraud Alerts? Credit freezes and fraud alerts could protect you from identity theft or prevent further misuse of your personal information if stolen. Learn what they do and how to place them. Credit Freezes Who can place one: Anyone can freeze their credit report, even if…
What To Know About Tax Identity Theft? What Is Tax Identity Theft? Tax identity theft is when someone uses your Social Security number to steal your tax refund or for work. People often discover tax identity theft when they file their tax returns. How To Protect Yourself from Tax Identity Theft Protecting your…
How Can You Protect Your Credit? Freezing your credit A credit freeze (or security freeze) is a free way to limit who can see your credit report. If you’re worried about someone using your credit without permission — like an identity thief or a hacker after a data breach, you might want to place a freeze on your credit report.…
Understanding Your Credit We hear a lot about credit — credit reports, credit scores, credit freezes, and credit monitoring. What does it all mean for you? Your credit matters because it affects your ability to get a loan, a job, housing, insurance, and more. It’s essential to understand your credit and how to protect it.…
Protect Your Personal Information and Data The internet has been called the information superhighway. But with scammers, hackers, and other bad guys trying to steal your personal information online, it’s a good idea to know how to lock down your devices, network, and communication. That way, your passwords, Social Security number, or account numbers don’t…