Adam Levin

Adam Levin

Adam Levin is co-founder of Credit.com and the chairman and founder of CyberScout. His experience as former director of the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs gives him unique insight into consumer privacy, legislation and financial advocacy. He is a nationally recognized expert on identity theft and credit, and is the author of SWIPED: How to Protect Yourself in a World Full of Scammers, Phishers, and Identity Thieves, a practical, lively book that is essential to surviving the ever-changing world of online security.

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The 5 Deadly Clicks: The Links You Should Never Touch
identity theft

The 5 Deadly Clicks: The Links You Should Never Touch

Cyber ninjas have become far more creative, sophisticated and inscrutable. With that in mind, here are five links you should never, ever click.

Adam Levin

The New American Dream: It's Not What You Think
debt

The New American Dream: It's Not What You Think

A recent Credit.com poll showed that nearly one in four people between the ages of 18 and 24 defined the American Dream as being debt-free.

Adam Levin

How Hackers Can Hijack Your Car
identity theft

How Hackers Can Hijack Your Car

There’s a new type of crime happening on America’s highways and byways, whereby hackers can unlock vehicles easier than you’d like to think possible.

Adam Levin

The Secret to Beating a Car Dealer
Auto Loans

The Secret to Beating a Car Dealer

Beating a car dealer at his or her own game can be tough, but here are some ways to avoid getting stuck in the hidden traps.

Adam Levin

9 Household Items That Could Be Spying on You
identity theft

9 Household Items That Could Be Spying on You

We look at nine household items that may be spying on you right now, or could be used to spy on you in the future.

Adam Levin

5 Things You're Doing That Could Make Your Life Hell
identity theft

5 Things You're Doing That Could Make Your Life Hell

Here are five things people do, which they shouldn’t, that can make your life hell with bad credit, identity theft, or worse.

Adam Levin

9 Things You Need to Do When Your Email Is Hacked
Identity Theft and Scams

9 Things You Need to Do When Your Email Is Hacked

For many of us, the first sign that your email is hacked comes when a friend shoots them a text or an email telling you so.

Adam Levin

14 Dangerous Emails That Could Be in Your Inbox
identity theft

14 Dangerous Emails That Could Be in Your Inbox

Here's an extensive — though not complete — list of dangerous emails containing the major phishing scams circulating right now.

Adam Levin

11 Really Dumb Things You Do With Your Email
identity theft

11 Really Dumb Things You Do With Your Email

Here are the top eleven things you can do right now to reduce your risk of getting your email either hacked or scammed.

Adam Levin

The Identity Theft Flu: 5 Ways to Stay Healthy
identity theft

The Identity Theft Flu: 5 Ways to Stay Healthy

Identity theft is a lot like the flu. You can do everything right, but if you are in the wrong place at the wrong time, you’re toast.

Adam Levin