When you lock your Social Security number, a company looking to verify your SSN won't be able to verify your identity, ...

A phone number and e-mail are often enough for a fraudster to trick a lender into pulling your report and disbursing a loan.

Few things can rattle your day like a notification saying your information was exposed in a data breach. These cybersecurity notices aren’t to be ignored.

With data breaches an everyday occurrence, freezing your credit is an important financial safety step. But what if you can't ...

Debt collection scams can be one of the most frightening and persistent scam types. Victims often report that scammers harass ...

In 2023, scams targeting Americans ages 60 and over caused more than $3.4 billion in losses, according to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center. (1) And the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports ...

Many people treat their PAN casually, leave it lying around or hand it over. Scammers can misuse it to take loans in your ...

The holiday season is upon us and, much like every year, we’re always warned about unknown packages and theft. Either way, be prepared to have your defenses up, because if a mystery package comes to ...

AT&T has reached a combined $177 million settlement over two data breaches. Impacted consumers have a little over a month ...

If you want to find out if a loan has been taken out in your name, the easiest way is to check your credit report. Follow the ...

In today’s digital age, financial frauds have become increasingly common — and one of the most dangerous is PAN misuse.