Credit card fraud and identity theft are two terms you have probably heard before. And if you've been unlucky, you may have even fallen victim to one of these two crimes yourself. However, credit card ...

With identity theft and fraud on the rise, it's essential to monitor your credit report for signs of fraud. If you've been scammed, you'll need to contact your local police, the FTC, all three credit ...

Credit card fraud could be just the start of your problems. Luckily, there are steps you can take to limit the damage. Holly Johnson is a credit card expert and writer who covers rewards and loyalty ...

To protect your credit, immediately contact your bank and credit card issuer and place a fraud alert with one of the three ...

With identity theft cases rising nationwide, more consumers are discovering unfamiliar accounts or inquiries on their credit reports. Petroff Amshen LLP explains how to respond effectively, protect ...

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Adam Singer is Principal at Credit Report Law Group helping consumers with credit report errors to obtain corrections and compensation. Identity theft is an issue that hits close to home for me. Early ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alex Vakulov is a cybersecurity expert focused on consumer security. If safeguarding your identity from theft is a top priority, ...

Children are a target of identity theft for many reasons. At the top of the list is they don't typically have credit reports. Holly Johnson is a credit card expert and writer who covers rewards and ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — "There's no morality here that scammers are not going to do that to kids. Kids are just as much of a target, if not more so," said Eva Velasquez, CEO, Identity Theft Resource Center ...