Identity Theft Articles
Identity theft can happen to anyone. The best thing you can do is make sure you're taking every precaution to protect your identity and safeguard your financial reputation.
Explore our articles in this section for identity theft advice and tips for how to choose and use the best identity theft protection services.
- How Does Identity Theft Protection Work?
May 20, 2009
As identity theft numbers reach record levels, more people are turning to identity protection services to help safeguard their financial reputation. You've heard the commercials on the airways,... - Identity Thieves Prey on Job Seekers
March 18, 2009
Are you out of work and looking for a job? Unfortunately, there may be some people out there who wish to prey on your bad fortune. Identity thieves in particular... - Freeze Your Credit Reports to Prevent Identity Theft
February 6, 2009
While millions of consumers continue to fall victim to identity theft each year, many are starting to fight back with new tools— credit alerts and credit freezes. Sounds effective, right?... - Credit Card Fraud: How It Happens and What to Do About It
December 15, 2008
It may start off practically unnoticeable, with a few charges here and there. Over time, though, your credit card statements begin to reflect purchases in places you're quite sure you've... - Checking Your Credit Report for Signs of Identity Theft
November 14, 2008
Most of us have seen the clever Citibank commercials that portray identity theft victims boasting about illegal purchases with dubbed voices that are clearly not their own.... - What To Do When Someone Steals Your Identity
October 9, 2008
Think you're having a bad day? Stuck in traffic, late for work, your kid is flunking math, the kitchen is a mess after dropping an egg? Well, you can relax... - Beware of High-Tech Identity Theft Tactics
September 21, 2008
For the eighth year in a row, identity theft led the way in 2007 as "the number one consumer complaint category". The Federal Trade Commission's list...
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