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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...
What to do if someone opens a credit card in your name
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 1 month 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...
5 common types of bank account fraud and how to protect yourself
Bankrate via AOL· 3 weeks agoToday’s consumers have more and more options for paying bills, depositing checks, sending money to...
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...
Taking action: what to do if you've fallen victim to identity theft in the US
TechRadar via Yahoo News· 2 years agoPerson at a computer. Identity theft can be a traumatic experience if you become a victim. However,...
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...
Free Weekly Credit Reports Extended Indefinitely
Motley Fool· 6 months agoImage source: Getty Images Checking your credit report is one of those bits of financial housekeeping that's easy to put off. However, it is worth doing...
Credit History: Find Out Yours
Motley Fool· 9 months agoYou're entitled to a free credit report every 12 months from each of the three credit bureaus. Find out how to get your reports and what to look out for.
Parents are stealing their children’s identities to access debt—and destroying their kids’ credit...
Fortune via Yahoo Finance· 6 months agoWhen Axton Betz-Hamilton set up her first utility bill at college, she soon realized something was...