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What to Do If Your Child’s Identity Is Compromised

Important steps to take if your child's identity is stolen.

By Stefan Lembo Stolba

May 8, 2026Data breach

7 Common Crypto Scams and How to Avoid Them

Cryptocurrency scam victims lost an average of $62,604 in 2025. Stay safe by avoiding thes...

By Tim Maxwell

May 8, 2026Fraud & identity theft

How Can Biometrics Protect Your Identity?

Biometric features enable identity verification on mobile banking apps as well as at ATMs,...

By John Egan

May 6, 2026Fraud & identity theft

What Is Account Takeover Fraud and How Can You Prevent It?

Account takeover fraud (ATO) is a common form of identity theft that can cost you money an...

By Gayle Sato

May 4, 2026Prevention

What Is a Data Breach?

A data breach is the theft of personal information from an organization's digital records....

By Jim Akin

Apr 3, 2026Data breach

What Is a Keylogger?

Keyloggers put users at risk of having their sensitive data stolen and accounts hacked. Bu...

By Jennifer Brozic

Mar 29, 2026Prevention

What You Can Do to Avoid Identity and Credit Fraud

Credit fraud is a sad fact of life in the digital age, but you can take steps to avoid bec...

By Jim Akin

Jan 23, 2026Fraud & identity theft

8 Common Credit Card Scams and How to Avoid Them

With an estimated 63% of credit card users becoming victims of credit card scams, it's cru...

By Tim Maxwell

Dec 9, 2025Prevention

What Is an Extended Fraud Alert?

If you’ve been a victim of identity theft, here’s what to know about how an extended fraud...

By Ben Luthi

Dec 8, 2025Fraud alert

What Is a Passkey?

Passkeys offer an alternate and more secure way to log in to online accounts without using...

By Jennifer Brozic

Nov 2, 2025Prevention

How to Remove a Fraud Alert From Your Credit Report

While fraud alerts automatically expire after one or seven years, depending on the type, y...

By Ben Luthi

Oct 13, 2025Prevention

What to Do if Your Email Is Hacked

If your email has been hacked, act immediately to change your password, secure your accoun...

By Karen Axelton

Sep 5, 2025Fraud & identity theft

What Is Email Spoofing?

Email spoofing is a technique scammers use to slip into your inbox by appearing to be some...

By Tim Maxwell

Aug 13, 2025Prevention

What Is Call Spoofing?

Call spoofing is a common tactic fraudsters use to change the caller ID on your phone to a...

By Tim Maxwell

Aug 12, 2025Prevention

What Is Credential Stuffing?

Credential stuffing is a tactic hackers use to access multiple accounts. Learn how to prot...

By Tim Maxwell

Aug 9, 2025Cybersecurity

What Is Ransomware?

Cybercriminals can use ransomware to hold your computer or files hostage. Here's how it wo...

By Ben Luthi

Aug 5, 2025Fraud & identity theft

Here’s What Your Data Sells for on the Dark Web

From Social Security numbers to bank logins and medical records, cybercriminals buy and se...

By Ben Luthi

Jun 30, 2025Cybersecurity

What Is Cybersecurity?

Find out why cybersecurity is important and the steps you can take to protect yourself fro...

By Louis DeNicola

Jun 30, 2025Cybersecurity

What Are the Risks of Using Online File or PDF Converters?

Before you use an online file, image or PDF converter, here’s what you need to know about ...

By Ben Luthi

May 29, 2025Fraud & identity theft

What Can Identity Thieves Do With Your Personal Info and How Can You Protect Yourself?

Identity thieves can sell or use your personal information in many ways. None of them are ...

By Louis DeNicola

Apr 8, 2025Prevention

How to Protect Your Personal Information Online

Security threats lurk all over the web, but you can keep your personal information safe wi...

By Evelyn Waugh

Apr 3, 2025Prevention

What Is Phishing?

Phishing is an ever-present threat, but knowing what it is and how it works can help you s...

By Evelyn Waugh

Feb 20, 2025Prevention

What Are People Search Sites?

People search sites collect and sell your personal information. Here's what you need to kn...

By Louis DeNicola

Feb 19, 2025Cybersecurity

What Is Angler Phishing?

Angler phishing is a scam that targets users on social media, pretending to provide them c...

By Evelyn Waugh

Feb 18, 2025Prevention

How to Create a Strong Password

Use these tips to create and manage strong passwords for all your online accounts. Plus, l...

By Louis DeNicola

Feb 12, 2025Prevention

What Is Hacking?

Hacking isn't necessarily bad, but consumers need to know how to protect accounts and devi...

By Louis DeNicola

Feb 10, 2025Cybersecurity

What Is Home Title Fraud?

Home title fraud occurs when a thief uses identity fraud and forgery to transfer ownership...

By Sarah Archambault

Dec 20, 2024Prevention

The Latest Scams You Need to Be Aware of in 2025

Here are some of the latest scams you need to watch out for in 2025.

By Louis DeNicola

Dec 20, 2024Prevention

What Is an Active-Duty Alert?

Active-duty alerts can help service members avoid identity theft by instructing lenders to...

By Jim Akin

Dec 19, 2024Fraud & identity theft

How to Place a Fraud Alert

A fraud alert signals lenders to take extra steps to verify your identity before consideri...

By Evelyn Waugh

Dec 19, 2024Fraud alert

What Is a Fraud Alert?

There are three types of fraud alerts that might help protect you from credit fraud.

By Louis DeNicola

Dec 19, 2024Fraud alert

What Is Smishing?

Smishing is when a scammer uses text messages to steal your sensitive information or money...

By Evelyn Waugh

Dec 13, 2024Fraud & identity theft

What to Do if Your Social Security Number Is Stolen

Do your best to safeguard your Social Security number. If a breach does happen, there are ...

By Marianne Hayes

Nov 8, 2024Prevention

What Is Identity Theft Insurance?

Identity theft insurance helps cover the expenses of resolving identity theft, including l...

By Karen Axelton

Nov 1, 2024Prevention

How to Protect Seniors From Identity Theft

Fraud targeting older Americans is increasing, as are dollar amounts seniors report losing...

By Jim Akin

Oct 29, 2024Prevention

What Are Unemployment Scams?

Here's what you need to know about unemployment scams, a form of identity theft in which s...

By Evelyn Waugh

Oct 28, 2024Fraud & identity theft

Should You Freeze Your Child’s Credit File?

Consider freezing your child's credit to prevent fraud and identity theft, which can inclu...

By Brianna McGurran

Sep 24, 2024Prevention

What Is Employment Identity Theft?

When scammers use your personal data to get a job or get paid, employment identity theft m...

By Gayle Sato

Sep 7, 2024Prevention

What Is Fraud?

Learn about common types of financial frauds and scams, and how to protect yourself.

By Louis DeNicola

Aug 30, 2024Fraud & identity theft

What Is Medical Identity Theft?

Medical identity theft can be a pain. Find out how it happens, how to protect yourself and...

By Louis DeNicola

Jul 26, 2024Fraud & identity theft

What Is Credit Card Fraud?

Credit card fraud is theft committed using a victim's existing credit card account or use ...

By Jim Akin

Jul 17, 2024Fraud & identity theft

How to File a Police Report for Identity Theft

The process of recovering from identity theft can be long and complicated. Depending on yo...

By Emily Starbuck Gerson

Jul 12, 2024Fraud & identity theft

What Is Identity Theft?

Falling victim to identity theft can be financially devastating. Here’s what to watch out ...

By Ben Luthi

Jul 3, 2024Fraud & identity theft

How Does Tax Identity Theft Occur?

Scammers commit tax identity theft by filing fake tax returns in your name, opening or acc...

By Gayle Sato

Jul 2, 2024Fraud & identity theft

How Do I Know if My Email Has Been Hacked?

Recognize the signs your email has been hacked to quickly secure your account, preventing ...

By LaToya Irby

Jun 27, 2024Cybersecurity

What Is Shoulder Surfing?

The consequences of shoulder surfing can be far-reaching and damaging to your bank account...

By Tim Maxwell

Jun 24, 2024Cybersecurity

What Should I Do if My Driver’s License Number Is Stolen?

A thief can commit several types of fraud with your driver's license number, such as openi...

By John Egan

Jun 13, 2024Fraud & identity theft

Who Gets Scammed the Most?

Most people encounter scams throughout the year, but 35- to 44-year-olds are most likely t...

By Louis DeNicola

Jun 10, 2024Prevention

How to Avoid Identity Theft While Shopping Online

Online shopping can make you susceptible to fraud and identity theft. Take these measures ...

By Emily Starbuck Gerson

Apr 22, 2024Prevention

9 Ways to Protect Your Identity While Traveling

Your personal information can be at risk no matter where you are. Here are 9 tips to help ...

By John Egan

Apr 18, 2024Prevention

What Are the Benefits of Identity Theft Protection?

Identity theft is a persistent concern in the digital age, and credit monitoring services ...

By Jim Akin

Apr 8, 2024Prevention

How to Avoid Peer-to-Peer Payment Fraud

If you suspect you've used a fake banking app, contact your financial institution right aw...

By John Egan

Mar 24, 2024Prevention

11 Signs Your Credit Card Has Been Hacked

Credit card fraud is a serious risk. Learn the signs your credit card has been hacked to s...

By LaToya Irby

Mar 9, 2024Cybersecurity

What Are the Risks of Multifactor Authentication?

There are risks associated with multifactor authentication, such as SIM swapping and man-i...

By Tim Maxwell

Mar 6, 2024Prevention

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