Fraud Prevention Tools & Tips
Use Tools and Tips from IdentityTheft.com to prevent becoming a victim of fraud and identity theft. Read about the ever-changing ways thieves devise to steal your identity in order to perpetrate financial and credit fraud.
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires each of the nationwide consumer reporting companies—Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion— to provide you with a free copy of your credit report, at your...
This week alone, Congress has passed a bill enforcing stronger identity theft protection laws and the Senate has introduced a bill specifically aimed at reducing the identity theft risk among the...
Having someone steal your identity might sound bad enough. But the latest trend involves thieves stealing both your identity and your house. Yep. Identity thieves can now steal your house out from...
I travel a lot for work. Airports are routine to me. In fact, I know the layout of many airports by heart. Several years ago I was on a layover at O’Hare International Airport, which wasn’t uncommon...
Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in our country today; this type of fraud can occur criminally (having your wallet stolen, stealing your PIN numbers or mail or through computer scams) or by legitimate means through a shady employee (doctors, dentists, schools, banks, loan agencies, insurance agencies, attorneys and CPAs all have access to your private and financial information).
Being aware, alert and having the latest information about identity theft techniques and knowing what to do should you detect fraudulent activity are critical in preventing your identity from being stolen and/or being used to pass checks, obtain loans, credit, credit cards, mortgages or other goods in your name.
Identitytheft.com provides you with resources, tools and tips in order to protect yourself from identity theft and fraud. Though not a guarantee, knowing what preventative measures to take can help you minimize the risks of becoming a victim of identity theft.
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