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Is identity theft protection worth it?
In 2024, the Federal Trade Commission received more than 1.1 million identity theft reports. Identity theft protection services claim they can help keep you safe so you don’t become part of these st...
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Email address found on the dark web? Here’s what to do
Finding out your email has surfaced on the dark web can feel unsettling. On its own, it doesn’t mean your bank accounts or logins are in immediate danger, but it’s a sign that your personal data h...
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What to do if your Social Security number is on the dark web
Your Social Security number (SSN) is a unique, nine-digit code that unlocks many parts of your life: it’s how you open bank accounts, apply for credit, or file taxes. If it shows up on the dark web,...
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Who can legally ask for your Social Security number?
The vast majority of U.S. citizens and residents have a Social Security number (SSN). These nine-digit codes were introduced in the 1930s with the sole purpose of tracking people’s incomes to work o...
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What to do if your identity is stolen: A complete recovery guide
When you discover your personal information has been compromised, the feeling can be overwhelming. However, taking immediate and deliberate steps can help limit the damage and begin the process of rec...
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Tax identity theft: How it happens, how to spot it, and how to prevent it
Tax identity theft happens when criminals steal your tax information to file fraudulent returns or to do paid work that gets reported under your name. This type of identity fraud can lead to losing go...
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How to check if someone is using my identity: 7 essential steps
Identity theft is more common than ever, with millions of people falling victim each year. The fallout can be devastating: fraudsters might open bank accounts, apply for loans, take out credit cards, ...
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Identity theft prevention: How to protect your personal and financial information
Identity theft is a rapidly growing problem that can have devastating financial, emotional, and potentially even criminal consequences. In this digital era where our lives are increasingly lived onlin...
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What is identity theft, and how can you protect yourself?
Imagine waking up to find a credit card bill for things you never bought or getting a letter from the IRS about a tax return you didn’t file. That’s identity theft, and it happens when someone ste...
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What is synthetic identity theft, and how can you prevent it?
Synthetic identity theft is one of the fastest-growing and hardest-to-detect forms of fraud today. Unlike traditional identity theft, where a criminal steals and uses someone’s real personal informa...
