Identity Theft Archives - Page 6 of 7

5 Steps to Protect Your Digital Identity in The Age of Breaches

January 24, 2021 by Brett Tams

The record number of data breaches in 2017 (1,579 publicly-reported breaches to be exact) and the sensitivity of the data stolen (especially social security numbers and passwords) have led many to wonder how to protect themselves. Since I work in the identity protection industry, my friends and family have asked what recommendations they should follow… Read More

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How and When to Talk to a Credit Bureau

January 24, 2021 by Brett Tams

Your credit score can have a huge impact on your lifeâfor better or worse. In many ways, the three major credit bureaus are the keepers of your credit score. Theyâre responsible for maintaining credit reports, which means you may need to contact them about the information included on yours. While this may seem daunting, it’s… Read More

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Identity Thieves Bought a New Car in Her NameâHereâs How Sheâs Fighting It

January 24, 2021 by Brett Tams

Jen* is one of the few people that opens and reads every piece of mail they receive. Itâs a quirk that has paid off: A piece of junk mail is how Jen found out someone had stolen her identity. âI opened a letter from Macyâs, which I thought was weird,â she said. âI havenât shopped… Read More

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How To Freeze Your Credit After The Equifax Hack

January 24, 2021 by Brett Tams

Here’s how you can freeze your credit to avoid fraudulent activity. This is especially important after a hack like the one experienced by Equifax recently.

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What to Do When Your Credit Card Goes Missing

January 23, 2021 by Brett Tams

You’re likely to lose track of a credit card at some pointâmany people do. You’re standing at the checkout counter, you open your wallet and it’s not there. What you do depends on how prepared you are and whether you think the card was lost or stolen. How to Prepare for a Lost Credit Card… Read More

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