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AT&T data-breach victims: Here’s something better than credit monitoring — and it’s free
MarketWatch via Yahoo Finance· 2 months agoCredit monitoring, credit freezes and fraud alerts. What’s the difference between these? AT&T...
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...
Aura identity theft protection review
Tom's Guide via Yahoo News· 1 year agoAura logo. Aura: Specs Monthly cost: $15 Yearly cost: $144 Family plan: $50/month No. of bureau scores: 3 No. of bureaus monitored: 3 Frequency of credit...
Better Business Bureau: Synthetic identity fraud is really scary
The Jackson Sun via Yahoo News· 1 year agoOne of the fastest growing financial crimes is synthetic identity fraud. Experts call it “Frankenstein Fraud” because it involves combining personal information stolen from a real person with ...
Scammers pretend to be from your bank to drain your savings
Detroit Free Press via Yahoo News· 1 year agoMany consumers are entering the new year dealing with holiday hangovers, thanks to a flurry of scams...
Here's What to Do When You’re a Fraud or Scam Victim
Penny Hoarder via AOL· 2 years agoThousands of people become fraud or scam victims every year. These five tips tell you what to do if it ever happens to you. This was originally published...
Online crime cost Florida residents $844.9 million in 2022, FBI says, 2nd highest in U.S.
The Florida Times-Union via Yahoo News· 10 months agoBe careful what you click on. There are, in fact, many people waiting online to steal your money....
Is the IRS really texting you? No, it's one of many tax scams.
Detroit Free Press via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe do-it-yourself taxpayer popped a TurboTax CD into his computer. After two failed attempts to set...
5 common types of bank account fraud and how to protect yourself
Bankrate via AOL· 2 months agoToday’s consumers have more and more options for paying bills, depositing checks, sending money to...
Fake Caller ID in utility shut-off scam cost Troy woman $700 via Zelle
Detroit Free Press via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe caller ID on her phone indicated that she was talking with someone from DTE Energy. The power...