Adam Levin

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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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Are CARD Act Critics in Complete Denial?
In law school, I was taught – as are all aspiring lawyers – t... read more

February 18, 2011

Credit Cards

Be My Valentine – ID Theft & the Broken Heart
There was a song from the ’30s or ’40s entitled, R... read more

February 14, 2011

Identity Theft and Scams

A 17-Year ID Theft Saga Finally Ends
For those who say that identity theft isn’t a big deal, tha... read more

February 10, 2011

Identity Theft and Scams

Puzzle
The Javelin Conundrum: Making Sense of the Latest Identity Theft Numbers
At first blush one might be cheered by the results of the newly r... read more

February 9, 2011

Identity Theft and Scams

How the Feds Got the Guy They Already Had
You have to appreciate genius. You also have to scratch your head... read more

February 9, 2011

Identity Theft and Scams

10 Super Bowl Scams (and How NOT to Get Played)
This week, tens of thousands of hysterical Steelers and Packers d... read more

February 3, 2011

Identity Theft and Scams