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Protecting Your Social Security Number at Tax Time
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Employment
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Protecting Your Social Security Number at Tax Time

It’s always important to protect your Social Security number (SSN), but it’s extra important to do so around…
Using Peer-to-Peer Payments Safer
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Using Peer-to-Peer Payments More Safely

Peer-to-Peer (P2P) payment services (PayPal, Venmo) enable you to easily send, receive or request…
Resolving a Privacy Violation of Your Education Records
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Resolving an Education Privacy Violation

If you think that your/your child’s education privacy rights have been violated, there are steps you can take…
Dealing with Debt Collectors Trying to Collect a Debt That Isn’t Yours
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Dealing with Debt Collectors Trying to Collect a Debt That Isn’t Yours

If you’ve been the victim of identity theft, you could have debts in your name that aren’t yours (and might…
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How To Get a Free Copy of Your Credit Report

You are entitled to a free copy of your credit report every week from each of the three major credit bureaus.
Dealing with Negative Information and Errors on Your Credit Report
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Dealing with Negative Information and Errors on Your Credit Report

If you ordered a copy of your credit report and found negative or incorrect information, you have options and…
Stopping Robocalls
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Stopping Robocalls

Many of the unwanted calls you receive are likely illegal robocalls—unless you've given permission or the…
Preparing for a Background Check
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Preparing for a Background Check

You can take steps to prepare for an employee background check before you apply for a new job. By doing so…

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