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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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What To Do If Your Data Has Been Breached
If you receive a Dark Web alert or data breach notification, you should act quickly to freeze your credit, update passwords, and look for signs of fraud
The 7 Best Dark Web Monitoring Services in 2024
Dark Web monitoring services scan illicit and anonymous online marketplaces for your leaked data — but not all of them are worth paying for.
How To Choose the Best Home Title Protection Service
Home title protection services claim to warn you when scammers try to “steal” your deed — but only a few services are really worth your money.
The 8 Best Spam Call Blocker Apps for Stopping Unwanted Calls
Phone scammers can bypass built-in and basic spam call blockers — but a new breed of AI-powered tools can finally protect you from non-stop spam calls.
How To Know If Your Phone Is Hacked (12 Warning Signs)
Signs of a hacked phone include reduced battery life, higher data usage, unusual device behavior, new apps, locked accounts, or receiving 2FA codes.
How To Know If a Recruiter Is Legit: 7 Recruitment Scam Red Flags
Fake recruiters prowl LinkedIn, post on Indeed, and reach out to victims with non-existent job offers — but you can spot them if you know what to look for.
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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.
