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Experts say you should check your credit report 3 to 6 months before major purchases—here’s what’s...
Fortune via Yahoo Finance· 2 years agoWhen you’re preparing for a major purchase like a home, car, or even renting an apartment, your...
6 tips to avoid credit card fraud and scams
Yahoo Personal Finance· 4 months agoBecoming a victim of fraud when you use a credit card for online shopping is a very real risk. The volume of online sales is expected to grow by 4.8%...
Fraud and scams cost consumers a record $10 billion in 2023, according to FTC
Detroit Free Press via Yahoo Finance· 4 months agoFraud added up to a more than $10 billion problem for consumers last year, according to the latest...
Now's the time for New Mexicans to freeze their credit files
Las Cruces Sun-News via Yahoo News· 1 year agoCredit and home buying go together like peanut butter and chocolate. Of late, hackers and identity...
Straight Talk: Donation you don't recall is likely credit card fraud
The Repository via Yahoo News· 1 year agoBetter Business Bureau serving Canton Region and Greater West Virginia offers tips and advice for...
What is a credit freeze and when it could make sense for you
Fortune via Yahoo Finance· 1 year agoYour credit report plays a major role in helping you hit all of your financial goals. Lenders rely...
Beware of gift card fraud. NJ Consumer Affairs issues alert.
App.com | Asbury Park Press via Yahoo News· 7 months agoGift card fraud is on the rise. From January through September 2021, the Federal Trade Commission...
McAfee+ Ultimate review
Tom's Guide via Yahoo News· 1 year agoMcAfee+ Ultimate logo. McAfee+ Ultimate: Specs Monthly cost: No monthly plan Yearly cost: $280 Family plan: $300/yr No. of bureau scores: 3 No. of...
What to do if someone opens a credit card in your name
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 3 months agoKey takeaways If someone opens a credit card in your name, you need to take steps to protect your...
Why Signing Up for Experian Alerts Has Backfired on Me
Motley Fool· 2 years agoImage source: Getty Images I can admit that I didn't really check my credit report too frequently...