In 2023 there were more than 2.6 million fraud reports and 1 million identity theft reports filed through the Federal Trade Commission. If you’re concerned about someone stealing your personal ...

A credit freeze can be a pivotal step to protect yourself from identity theft. When you have a freeze on your credit reports, lenders can’t view them in response to an application for new credit — and ...

Have you seen social media posts encouraging you to freeze your credit after a data breach? Here’s what you need to know. A proposed class action lawsuit alleges that the personal information of 2.9 ...

When it comes to your finances and your identity, there’s no such thing as being too safe. And considering a recent breach where hackers may have stolen your social security number, it’s even more ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alex Vakulov is a cybersecurity expert focused on consumer security. If safeguarding your identity from theft is a top priority, ...

Freezing your credit is one way to lower your risk of being scammed. What is a credit freeze and how do you do this? We asked digital coach Grace Buscher, of Quincy, when is this a good idea and how ...

If you have been a victim of credit card fraud or identity theft, you have several courses of action to limit the damage and add a layer of protection to your account, including a credit freeze. But ...

Every few months, we hear about another data breach that exposes the personal information of millions of people. But the most recent discovery is massive. Security researchers uncovered a staggering ...

Freezing your credit might feel like a hassle, but it’s well worth it. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), a credit freeze can protect you from identity theft, internet fraud and other ...

Take a Financial Relief Quiz. Get matched with an Authorized Partner. A credit freeze and a credit lock are two tools you can use to protect your credit from hackers, identity thieves and other ...