Your Card Is Lost/Stolen: Next Steps
When you realize that you’ve lost your card or it's been stolen, you’ll want to notify your bank or credit card company as soon as possible. If you’re not satisfied with their response, you can file a complaint with the Read More
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, open new credit and bank accounts, get medical care/other benefits and obtain employment.
Read MoreSkimmers: The Breakdown
Often nearly impossible to see, a skimmer is a small device placed in or over a card reader (ATM, gas pump, checkout) to record information from your credit or debit card's magnetic stripe. That information can then be used to make fraudulent purchases and sometimes even a clone of your card.
Read MoreFederal Trade Commission Walks Back Messaging Around Equifax Settlement
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released details of its settlement agreement with Equifax concerning its 2017 data breach exposing the sensitive personal information of more than 147 million Americans. Read More
Pew Research Center Report: Most Americans Struggle with Privacy and Cybersecurity Knowledge
According to the Pew Research Center’s recent Americans and Digital Knowledge report, most Americans are unable to answer basic q Read More
Credit Bureaus Expand Free Credit Monitoring to All Active-Duty Military
Today, the three nationwide credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian and TransUnion) will begin to provide free Read More