March 22, 2017

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Why a Credit Freeze May Not Be Enough

You probably think that you are safe when you enable a credit freeze. In fact, it is a smart thing to do proactively to prevent fraud and can help limit some of the damage if you are ever a victim of …Read More […]

Filed Under: Credit Fraud & Monitoring Identity & Privacy

February 27, 2017

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Have EMV Chip Cards Helped Decrease Identity Theft?

Remember the first time you received your new credit or debit card in the mail, and it had that little silver box on the front of it? You’d heard these EMV chip cards would be coming, but you weren’t sure …Read More […]

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June 16, 2016

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Watch Out for Credit Card Skimmers This Summer

School’s out, vacation time is confirmed and your trip is booked. Unfortunately, fraudsters and identity thieves share your excitement. Summer tends to be a busy time for these criminals, who gear up for lost debit cards, more credit card charges …Read More […]

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May 31, 2016

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Credit Monitoring: How to Check Your Credit Report for Fraud

As a security best practice, we often advise people to check their credit reports to protect themselves from identity theft. This type of credit monitoring is helpful for spotting potentially fraudulent activity, but it’s not always a straightforward process. How …Read More […]

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May 3, 2016

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When and How To Freeze Your Credit

With so many data breaches and identity theft threats, many people are tempted to put a halt to new credit activity. When might a so-called credit freeze make sense for you? A credit freeze restricts access to a credit report. …Read More […]

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