There’s a lot you can do to protect yourself and your computer from scammers, hackers, and identity thieves. Start by keeping your computer software up-to-date.
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Tax season is here. It’s time to get your files and forms in order. You may be well-versed in W-2s and 1099’s, but do you know that an identity thief can mess up your tax files or even get to your tax refund before you can file for it?
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This video shows what happens when someone learns the hard way why she should care about her identity.
Have you ever found unexpected withdrawals on your bank statement — or a strange new account on your credit report? You could be a victim of identity theft. Keep an eye out for unexpected activity on your financial records, medical bills or IRS...
It pays to read your bills. If you don’t check your charges, you could end up paying for things you never bought. That could be the result of a thief stealing your information, or a store accidentally charging your card several times.
Identity theft can be scary, but knowing what to do can help put you in control. To learn more about dealing with identity theft, check out ftc.gov/idtheft.
Your credit report affects your ability to get a loan or job, and could help you avoid identity theft. You can get a truly free credit report from AnnualCreditReport.com.
Visit AnnualCreditReport.com to take advantage of your right to your free credit report from all three reporting agencies every 12 months.
AnnualCreditReport.com is the only source authorized by federal law to supply your free credit...
Did you know you can get free copies of your credit reports from all three reporting agencies every 12 months?
While other services may charge a fee for supposedly “free” access, AnnualCreditReport.com is the only authorized source to...
It's important to act quickly once your identity is stolen.
There are immediate steps you can take to help minimize the damage to your account and credit.
