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Identity Protection Tips for College Students
Many college graduates expect to leave school with thousands of dollars in student loans. But, they don’t expect to leave with thousands of dollars in fraudulent bills. Identity theft can cause...
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Identity Theft and Your Credit Score
Last week, I was speaking with a good friend and member of ProtectMyID. She was mugged three years ago and became a victim of identity theft shortly thereafter. Her data has been sold multiple times...
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Is Your Identity Safe? Join “The Balancing Act” as they Welcome Experian’s...
Identity theft — it is a crime that can be devastating and take countless hours to resolve. According to the Federal Trade Commission, as many as 9 million Americans have their identity stolen each...
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DEFEND Yourself from Cybercrime
To help consumers “DEFEND” themselves against cyberthieves, Experian’s ProtectMyID and Identity Theft Expert Chuck Whitlock offer the following tips: Defy curiosity. Never open an attachment or...
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5 Things You Can Do Today To Protect Your Identity
It’s National Protect Your Identity Week! To celebrate, we’ve tapped the Identity Theft Resource Center to pen a blog about things you can do today to protect yourself from identity theft. By Gabby...
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Family, Friend or Foe?: What You Need to Know About Familial and Friendly Fraud
By Chuck Whitlock, Identity Theft Author and Investigative Reporter An old adage warns, “Trust no one.” Sadly, when it comes to protecting your identity, these words should become your mantra. While...
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What I’ve Learned About Cybersecurity as a Victim Advisor
By Gabby Beltran, Identity Theft Resource Center One of the common recommendations for individuals when it comes to protecting their identity is to safeguard their information and watch what they post...
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Don’t Get Scrooged: Cyber Theft During the Holidays
By John Sileo, Identity Theft Author and Speaker Online shopping during the holidays is a convenient, green, inexpensive way to share the joy of the season. In 2010, Cyber Monday was the heaviest...
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What ProtectMyID Gives Its Members
It’s a time of giving and while we at ProtectMyID think this blog should educate you, dear reader, about identity theft, today we are going to talk about what ProtectMyID gives its members. Several...
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The Difference between Credit Alerts and Credit Freezes
Fraud is one of the most serious things that can do damage to your credit. Just like a physical injury to your body, the harm that results from fraud can require minimal treatment or major surgery....
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Identity Protection Tips for College Students
Many college graduates expect to leave school with thousands of dollars in student loans. But, they don’t expect to leave with thousands of dollars in fraudulent bills. Identity theft can cause...
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A Three-Bureau Report: Why Do They Help?
When it comes to your credit, most people know there are three main credit reporting agencies. How they’re different is something that’s less clear. People know that each maintains a credit report for...
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