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.
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.…
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…