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Starting this month, civil judgments and tax liens that don't contain certain minimum identifying information (name, address and either your Social Security number or your date of birth) will be excluded from your credit report. Read More

"What's your 'Social'?"  "May I have your your SSN?"  "I need your Social Security number."  Most of us has been asked for this important number many times.  Perhaps you were visiting a doctor's office for the first time.  Maybe you were applying for a new credit card online.  You might even have Read More

As part of a recent study, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) created a fake customer database of approximately 100 individuals and leaked it on a website frequented by identity thieves Read More

A recent breach at the Chipotle restaurant chain highlights the risk of swiping your debit card at restaurants and other businesses.  Consumers often use debit cards instead of credit cards for smaller purchases, Read More

We often don't value our privacy until it's gone.  Lost privacy can mean that your personal information is collected, analyzed and shared by data brokers, marketing companies, employers, and insurance companies. Read More

What are data brokers and people search sites?

Data brokers are companies that collect information about you from a wide range of sources.  They create detailed profiles about you.  They then sell or share your personal information with others, including: