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Here's What Happens When You Put a Fraud Alert on Your Credit
Motley Fool· 10 months agoA fraud alert gives you an extra line of defense against identity theft. Learn how it works and what...
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...
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...
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...
AT&T data-breach victims: Here’s something better than credit monitoring — and it’s free
MarketWatch via Yahoo Finance· 1 month agoCredit monitoring, credit freezes and fraud alerts. What’s the difference between these? AT&T...
Here's What Happens When You Freeze Your Credit
Motley Fool· 10 months agoA credit freeze is a security measure to protect against identity theft. Decide if you should use it by learning what happens when you freeze your...
Wichita cyberattack got personal, financial information
KSNW Wichita via Yahoo News· 11 hours agoThe City says files that the thieves got include names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license or...
How to report credit card fraud
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 9 months agoThis piece was last updated on July 31, 2023 to reflect current credit card details. If you’ve recently had to deal with credit card fraud, you’re not...
What to do if someone opens a credit card in your name
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 2 months agoKey takeaways If someone opens a credit card in your name, you need to take steps to protect your...
Know your rights when facing credit card fraud
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 9 months agoKey takeaways The Fair Credit Billing Act helps protect consumers against fraudulent or inaccurate credit card charges Many credit card companies offer...