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Freezing your credit is the first step to avoid identity theft, expert says. Here’s what to know

So far, 2024 has been a huge year for data breaches.There had already been more than 1 billion personal records compromised before the National...

‘Was my Social Security number stolen?’ Answers to common questions on the National Public Data breach

Glowimages | Getty ImagesYou may have never heard of National Public Data, yet your personal information may have been compromised in the company's recent...

Why parents may want to start locking a child’s credit at a very young age

Most parents would take herculean steps to protect their children. But many overlook a relatively simple way to help shore up a child's financial...

2.9 billion people may have had Social Security numbers, other financial data compromised. What it means for you

Sakorn Sukkasemsakorn | Istock | Getty ImagesAbout 2.9 billion people may have had their personal information hacked, a new proposed class action lawsuit alleges.If...

Why the Social Security Administration may want you to update your personal account online

zimmytws | iStock | Getty ImagesThe Social Security Administration is updating its online services.To make sure you can continue to access your account, the...

IRS has taken nearly 2 years to help tax identity theft victims get their refunds

Erin Collins, national taxpayer advocate at the Taxpayer Advocate Service, speaks at a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing in Washington, D.C., on May 19, 2021.Bloomberg...

Fake Taylor Swift tickets, student loan forgiveness: 4 top scams that targeted consumers this summer

Taylor Swift performs onstage during "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at SoFi Stadium on August 09, 2023 in Inglewood, California.Kevin Winter/tas23 | Getty...

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