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Did you know that identity theft affects over 9 million Americans every year? It’s no longer just about stolen credit cards or hacked bank accounts. Cybercriminals have evolved, and your social media ...

Children are a target of identity theft for many reasons. At the top of the list is they don't typically have credit reports. Holly Johnson is a credit card expert and writer who covers rewards and ...

Identity theft isn’t limited to criminals opening credit cards and running up debt in your name — your tax refund is also at risk. When it comes to filing your return, though the IRS works diligently ...

To protect your credit, immediately contact your bank and credit card issuer and place a fraud alert with one of the three ...

Adam Singer is Principal at Credit Report Law Group helping consumers with credit report errors to obtain corrections and compensation. Identity theft is an issue that hits close to home for me. Early ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — For those affected by a data breach, there are several steps you can take to protect your private information. A hacker group stole private information from the city of Columbus last ...

Did you know that identity theft happens every 22 seconds? This means that, by the time you finish reading this sentence, someone has likely had their identity stolen. At best, identity theft will ...

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Your digital identity is the fingerprint you leave across the internet, a living map of who you are. Your digital identity is more than just your name or email; it stretches from your social media ...

“Hey, Kim, I just was notified that my personal data was part of the recent SimonMed data breach. My data’s already out there from another breach. Does it even matter anymore?” — Sara in Newport Beach ...