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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...
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...
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...
4 steps to get back on your feet financially after identity fraud
The Week via Yahoo News· 2 months agoIdentity theft keyboard. When you are dealing with identity fraud, it may be hard to know how to...
I lost $11,300 to identity fraud. What I learned: Usual safeguards don’t work.
Yahoo Finance via AOL· 3 months ago"Looks like someone is trying to take more than $10,000 from us." That's the message my husband...
How to replace a lost or stolen credit card
Bankrate via AOL· 2 months agoAndreyPopov/Getty images Key takeaways If your credit card has been lost or stolen, don’t panic — there are steps you can take immediately to keep your...
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...
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...
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...
Know your rights when facing credit card fraud
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 10 months agoKey takeaways The Fair Credit Billing Act helps protect consumers against fraudulent or inaccurate credit card charges Many credit card companies offer...