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Did Someone File Taxes In Your Name? Here’s What To Do
If someone used your personal information and SSN to file taxes, you need to report the issues immediately and protect yourself against identity theft.
The 13 Latest Tax Refund Scams You Need To Know
Criminals use your stolen information to file fraudulent tax returns in your name and pocket the refund — unless you know how to spot the warning signs.
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8 Best Credit Monitoring Services This Year (Free & Paid)
While there are free credit monitoring solutions available, many have limited features that can leave you vulnerable to fraud or credit score damage.
PrivacyGuard Review: What You Need To Know Before Buying
PrivacyGuard has provided identity and credit protection services for over three decades — but it has fallen behind more modern (and affordable) providers.
How To Stop Websites From Tracking Your Personal Information
Almost every online website and service tracks you in some way — but while trackers are mostly harmless, they can put your privacy and identity at risk.
How To Get Three-Bureau Credit Monitoring: 5 Best Options
Three-bureau credit monitoring is an essential tool if you’ve been the victim of identity theft or a data breach — but not all services are equal.
Aura vs. LifeLock: What You Need To Know Before You Choose
While both services share common features, there are fundamental differences between their levels of service, plan options, and pricing.
Is Guardio Legit? What You Need To Know Before Signing Up
Guardio advertises a “new way” to protect against online threats — but is its browser-based security might not be enough for many modern online threats.
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How To Dispute a Credit Card Charge in 9 Steps
If you see fraudulent charges or errors on your credit card statement you need to know how to properly dispute them quickly.
How To Identify a Military Romance Scam: 17 Warning Signs
There’s nothing more vile than someone pretending to be a service member to scam you. But military romance scams are real. Here’s how to spot them.
How To Remove Hard Inquiries From Your Credit Report
Here’s how to remove hard inquiries from your credit report if you suspect fraud. Unfamiliar and undisputed hard checks might cost you your identity.
How To Tell If An Email Is From a Scammer [With Examples]
Did you receive an email from PayPal or Amazon asking to confirm your account details? Could it be legitimate or a scam? Here's how to tell.
Credit Lock vs. Credit Freeze: Which One Is More Secure?
Credit freeze, security freeze, and credit lock are often used interchangeably — however, there are key differences between them you should know.
Stolen Social Security Card? Here’s What To Do
As long as SSNs are used as unique identifiers, scammers will target them. Learn what to do if your Social Security card is stolen or missing.
