Tag Archives: identity theft
Consumer Alert: Watch out for Tax-Related ID Theft
See what steps you can take to protect yourself
You’ve filed your taxes, dropped the forms in the mail, and now you’re breathing a…
By Sheiresa Ngo
4 Circumstances that Qualify You for a Free Credit Report
Knowing the facts will allow you to get the information you need
If you think the only time you can get free credit reports is when you…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Love & Money: Online Dating Financial Scams
Dont let your search for love ruin your finances.
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. If Cupid hasn’t been returning your texts, it might be…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Electronic Pickpocketing: How Safe is Your Identity?
As technology advances so do the ways cybercriminals can take over your life
One of the positives of the Internet is that you can find almost anything at…
By Anslem Samuel
Managing Credit: How to Prove You’re Not Dead
Your guide to building and protecting your credit
It’s time to replace your car, so you shop around for the best deal, pick…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Who Should Have Your Social Security Number?
Protect one of your most valuable pieces of information
Last July, Harrine Freeman was at a gas station when thieves busted her car window…
By Tamara E. Holmes
When Identity Theft Hits Close to Home
What to do when a family member steals your identity
Imagine if when you were a child, one of your parents opened a few credit…
By Renita Burns
Beware of Census Scams
Fill out your form, but keep in mind these four tips to keep you and your information safe
It’s that time again. The deadline to submit your census form is drawing near–April 1,…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Protect Your Privacy
Once it's gone, it�s hard to get it back. Avoid these three common mistakes.
In this fast-paced, digital age, everyone is connected. Unfortunately, that makes it very easy for…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Help! My Dad Has a Credit Card in My Name
What to do when a family member steals your identity
When “Jonathan” was 14-years-old, his Dad opened a few credit cards and acquired a few…
