Are there steps I can take to avoid identity theft if my Social Security number’s been stolen?
Yes. The first thing you can do is freeze your credit. Read More
Yes. The first thing you can do is freeze your credit. Read More
Yes, if someone has stolen your child’s personal information, it’s possible for accounts to be opened in your child’s name. To determine whether this has happened, you can contact the three major credit bureaus (Experian, TransUnion, Equifax) to see if your child has a file. Read More
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 MoreToday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) shared details of the $425 million settlement it reached with Equifax for its 2017 data breach exposing perso Read More
If your credit card number is stolen (not the actual card), you aren’t liable for the unaut Read More
Today, the three nationwide credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian and TransUnion) will begin to provide free Read More