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When Social Security Locks Do & Don't Make Sense
SmartAsset via Yahoo Finance· 2 years agoUsing Social Security's Self Lock feature keeps anyone from using your Social Security number for credit or employment-related fraud. This prevents...
Man killed during confrontation over mail was bailed out of Kitsap County Jail fraudulently
Kitsap Sun via Yahoo News· 1 year agoA Puyallup man released from the Kitsap County Jail about two hours before he was shot and killed in...
Scammers are trying to steal your identity, starting with your Social Security Number
USA TODAY via Yahoo Finance· 1 year 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 ...
Thousands of taxpayers get compensation for HMRC delays
The Telegraph via Yahoo News· 2 days agoComplaints to the tax office soared by two-thirds last year as customer service hit an all-time low....
What is Regulation E? Know how to protect yourself from electronic banking fraud and errors
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 12 months agoIt’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with Regulation E if you have a bank account and use a...
Cost-of-living con artists targeting people with bogus deals and refunds
The Independent via Yahoo News· 2 years agoMore than seven in 10 (73%) people say they have been targeted by scams in the past three months as...
Mega Millions warns of new lottery scams. How to not be cheated
The Bergen Record via Yahoo News· 1 year agoMassive jackpots of the Mega Millions and Powerball dare Americans to dream of riches. It is also...
How to avoid the text message scam putting your cash at risk
KREX articles via Yahoo News· 9 months agoBanks are a safe place to keep your money, but there are still a few basic but important precautions...
The renewed rise of check fraud
The Week via Yahoo News· 1 year agoBlank check with a pen. Oddphoto / Getty Images. Check fraud is not new, and financial plots have been around in the United States for centuries. But...
You Won’t Believe What Hackers Can Do With Your SSN
GOBankingRates via Yahoo Finance· 1 year agoFrom GhostTouch to Vishing, there are so many scams out there attacking your phone, computer, and every bit of technology housing your private...