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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5 Reasons Why You Can’t Ignore Your Credit
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5 Reasons Why You Can’t Ignore Your Credit

Living debt free is something we should all aspire to. Unfortunately, some people equate this with living credit free.

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5 Money Talks to Have Before You Get Married
personal finance

5 Money Talks to Have Before You Get Married

Before you get married, you have to have some money talks. Not the one about sex and family but rather a few about money and credit.

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Should You Pay Off Your Ex's Credit Cards?
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Should You Pay Off Your Ex's Credit Cards?

We've heard plenty of stories wherein an ex has damaged a former spouse's credit through unpaid debts. Here we look at one such cautionary tale.

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Student Loan Debt: How Much is Too Much?
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Student Loan Debt: How Much is Too Much?

We recently asked adults of all ages about student loans. We asked how much student debt is okay, and how much is too much.

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4 Big Problems With Social Security Numbers
identity theft

4 Big Problems With Social Security Numbers

Here are the four ways congressional and federal foot-dragging around the issue of Social Security Numbers puts our identities at risk.

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The Tax Form That Could Save Your Refund
Identity Theft and Scams

The Tax Form That Could Save Your Refund

Stealing a tax refund is one of the most direct ways for an identity thief to monetize the information they steal. But there's a way to help protect yourself.

Adam Levin

The Biggest Credit Mistake People Make (Plus 3 Tips)
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The Biggest Credit Mistake People Make (Plus 3 Tips)

The biggest secret credit mistake actually happens when people are trying to turn their credit score around and be more financially responsible.

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5 Places Where You Should Never Give Your Social Security Number
identity theft

5 Places Where You Should Never Give Your Social Security Number

Every time somebody asks for your Social Security Number, you probably give it up without thinking because you've always done it. Here's why that's bad.

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12.6 Million Reasons Why Identity Theft Matters
identity theft

12.6 Million Reasons Why Identity Theft Matters

It is no longer a question of if your identity will be stolen -- the only unknown is when it will happen.

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7 Ways to Protect Your Privacy Before Facebook Gets Hacked
identity theft

7 Ways to Protect Your Privacy Before Facebook Gets Hacked

Here are five things you can do to at least minimize the damage when Facebook gets hacked.

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