Children are especially vulnerable to identity theft because those under the age of 18 typically do not have credit reports. This gives thieves a blank slate to apply for government benefits, open a ...

When it comes to your finances and your identity, there’s no such thing as being too safe. And considering a recent breach where hackers may have stolen your social security number, it’s even more ...

You're probably aware of the major data breaches suffered by AT&T and National Public Data last year. But did you know that data breaches can happen anywhere -- even at your kid's school? PowerSchool, ...

A credit freeze restricts access to your credit report. You can place a free freeze with each bureau online, by phone or by mail. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our ...

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Some people wrongly think a credit freeze means they can no longer use their own credit cards. A credit freeze will stop crooks from opening new credit cards or loans in your name. Consumers are ...

Your personal information is valuable. If criminals get their hands on it, they can — among other things — open credit cards while pretending to be you. Then it’s up to you to shut down fraudulent ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alex Vakulov is a cybersecurity expert focused on consumer security. If safeguarding your identity from theft is a top priority, ...

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A credit freeze is a crucial step in protecting a deceased loved one's financial information and preventing identity theft. It’s important to notify all three major credit bureaus of the death and ...