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'You’ve got to be vigilant': Identity theft happens weekly in Monroe
The Monroe News via Yahoo News· 4 months agoFRENCHTOWN TWP — At least once a week, Aaron Kipfmiller sees identity theft in Monroe County....
What is a credit privacy number?
Bankrate via AOL· 4 weeks agoKey takeaways A credit privacy number, or CPN, is a nine-digit number similar to a Social Security number. Companies may try to sell you a CPN with...
Scammers are trying to steal your identity, starting with your Social Security Number
USA TODAY via Yahoo Finance· 11 months agoThe Social Security number is closely connected to a person’s identity. Because of this government-assigned nine-digit number, people can attain jobs, collect government benefits, and it can ...
Is credit repair a scam?
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 7 months agoKey takeaways Credit repair is the process of disputing inaccuracies on your credit report and building better financial habits. Not every credit repair...
6 Victims of Identity Theft Share Their Mistakes
GoBankingRates via AOL· 4 months agoYou probably don't include your identity when you list your assets, but it may be more valuable than you realize. Your name, credit history and bank...
What Is a CPN? Why You Shouldn’t Use One
GoBankingRates via AOL· 12 months agoUsing a CPN is illegal, so if you're considering using one to leave bad credit behind, think again. Learn what happens if you use one and how to spot...
Financial Identity Theft: Do Your Money Habits Put You at Risk?
GOBankingRates via Yahoo Finance· 8 months agoIn a recent survey conducted by GOBankingRates, those who reported Social Security fraud were...
Ways your credit card info might be stolen and how to prevent it
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 1 year ago10’000 Hours/Getty Images Despite technological innovations making it more difficult to use a stolen...
That job or apartment listing may not be legitimate: How to watch for job and rental scams
USA TODAY via Yahoo Finance· 10 months agoYoung consumers ‒ including new college grads hunting for a job or a new apartment ‒ could end up losing big chunks of cash or vital ID information, like their Social Security numbers, to some ...
Identity theft in South Florida tops all large U.S. metros, report finds
South Florida Sun Sentinel via Yahoo News· 12 months agoIf you live in South Florida, chances are higher that you will become an identity theft victim than if you lived in any other major U.S. metro region, according to a new report. That’s not to ...
