IDENTITY THEFT AND SECURITY TIPS |
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There are a few quick and easy things you
can do to keep your identity safe from fraud. Shredding bills, using
online banking and selecting complicated passwords are just three
of the many tips recommended by our fraud experts.
Read
all our tips for guarding against identity theft
We’ve all heard of identity theft, but
what does it really mean? Going far beyond credit card fraud, identity
theft is a rapidly growing crime that most people all have to deal with
at some point. Credit.com explains the different kinds of identity theft
crimes common today and pinpoints new identity theft trends.
Read about the
different kinds of identity theft crimes common today
If you think you are a victim of identity
theft it’s crucial to quickly contact your financial institutions
and take control of the situation. Credit.com shows you exactly what
to do if you suspect that you might be a victim of identity theft. Prepare
for an ID theft emergency.
Prepare for
an ID theft emergency
These days everyone from banks to dentists
keep records of your personal data. But how do you know that a business
is keeping your records safe? It’s increasingly common for fraud
to result from the loss or theft of customer data from a business.
See
five important questions to ask any business
Your credit data impacts a wide range of financial
decisions. Inaccurate and fraudulent information on your reports could
lead to costly increases in your rates. From checking your credit reports
for errors to correcting these inaccuracies, this article shows you
how to keep your credit reports accurate and healthy.
Learn
more about credit report accuracy |