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What can I do to make calls from telemarketers stop?

To help stop sales calls, you can sign up on the National Do Not Call Registry. Thirty-one days after that…
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Skimmers: The Breakdown

Often nearly impossible to see, a skimmer is a small device placed in or over a card reader (ATM, gas pump…
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Reducing Your Risk of Identity Theft

Others can get your personal information in many ways including data breaches discarded…
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Credit Monitoring Services: The Breakdown

Hardly a day goes by where data breaches and identity fraud don't make the headlines. In such a world, you…
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Don’t Let Medical Debt Kill Your Credit

Medical debt often results from unpredictable events, but you shouldn’t let them ruin your credit for years…
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When am I required to provide my Social Security number to a business?

There are a few situations in which you must provide your Social Security (SSN) number to a business…
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Can I refuse to give my Social Security number to a business or doctor?

Yes, you can refuse unless you’re legally required to provide your Social Security number (SSN). However…
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Why is it important to protect my Social Security number?

A Social Security number can be used to steal your identity (commonly called identity theft) to commit fraud…

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