Social media is awash in promises that a few clicks can erase years of financial mistakes, but the latest viral "credit score ...

The truth is, credit repair companies can’t legally remove information from your credit report if it’s accurate and current,’ ...

To protect your credit, immediately contact your bank and credit card issuer and place a fraud alert with one of the three ...

Although most of us think of the typical scam victim as an older person, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in 2024 alone, 21,420 reports of identity theft involved victims aged 19 and ...

Federal authorities have warned that a viral social media credit “fix” could be illegal. Influencers promoting false identity ...

Although most of us think of the typical scam victim as an older person, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in 2024 alone, 21,420 reports of identity theft involved victims aged 19 and ...

Under pressure from Congress, the Federal Trade Commission has agreed to postpone enforcement of its "Red Flags" rule that requires lawyers, doctors and other professionals to develop written identity ...

Identity theft doesn’t discriminate, and can affect even the most careful and conscious of people. With the advent of online shopping and banking — and factors beyond our control like data breaches — ...

Identity theft is an ever-evolving crime. As credit bureaus and individuals catch on to the schemes of identity thieves, the con artists simply modify their tactics. Scammers are now combining ...