In 2023 there were more than 2.6 million fraud reports and 1 million identity theft reports filed through the Federal Trade Commission. If you’re concerned about someone stealing your personal ...

The decision to freeze my credit—or at least try to figure out how to freeze my credit—was born in a group chat. “Happy Valentine’s Day,” my friend Mariya wrote in a message to me and 21 of our ...

NEW YORK • Freeze your credit reports before you get burned. That's the message from security experts, consumer advocates and some state Attorneys General. They say more people should consider a ...

Freezing your credit is one way to lower your risk of being scammed. What is a credit freeze and how do you do this? We asked digital coach Grace Buscher, of Quincy, when is this a good idea and how ...

Freezing your credit might feel like a hassle, but it’s well worth it. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), a credit freeze can protect you from identity theft, internet fraud and other ...

Freezing your credit reports with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion has become a straightforward and cost-free process, thanks to the 2018 economic stabilization act. This measure empowers consumers ...

Getting a credit freeze is simple, but you might want to think twice about it if you're thinking of buying a home. Data security breaches and changes in government policies are on the rise, leaving ...

If you’ve never been the victim of identity theft, consider yourself lucky. Experts say it’s not a matter of “if” you’ll become a victim, but “when.” And it can take a lot of time and effort to clean ...