Category: Identity Protection

Anyone can be a victim of identity theft.  According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, there are tens of millions of identity theft victims each year, from the unauthorized misuse of an existing account, to the misuse of personal information to open new accounts or other fraud, such …

If you do not check your credit report regularly, “you” could be wracking invoices and late payments will plunge your credit score in the barrel. Identity thieves have two main ways to use your identity that will quickly destroy your financial reputation: Using your existing credit cards and …

What is a credit freeze? Also known as a security freeze, this tool allows you to restrict access to your credit report, which in turn makes it harder for identity thieves to open new accounts in your name. In fact, most creditors need to see your credit report …

You may not notice at all until you find your bank account empty. Or, you may receive a notice from the IRS denied your tax refund because it has already been paid – or worse, by asking why you did not report all your income for the year. …

There are several things you can do to reduce the risk of identity theft. BUY A SHREDDER You can find a small easy to store shredder for less than $ 20 to almost any office supply stores. There is no reason not to have one of these. Any …