Identity Theft Education & Tips
Identity theft, data breaches, scams and frauds are constantly changing as criminals discover new ways to access your vulnerable data. Stay informed with credit and identity theft monitoring and up to date with industry news to get ahead of thieves. Check out the most recent headlines and tips, so you can keep your information secure.
Recent Articles
How to Get Your Credit Ready for an Application
Whether it's the allure of building a solid credit foundation, the desire to boost spending power, or the initial steps towards homeownership, a credit card [...]
The Importance of Family Identity Theft Protection
In today’s interconnected world, your family’s digital footprint grows every time you click, post, or shop online. While the internet has its perks, it [...]
How Do You Protect Yourself from Credit Card Skimmers?
Credit card skimmers are illegal devices that criminals use at payment points of service, including ATMs, gas stations, and merchant credit card terminals, to steal [...]
How Does Credit Card Fraud Work?
If you own a credit or debit card, there's a pretty good chance you have experienced credit card fraud at some point in your [...]
How to Spot Student Loan Scams
As Americans struggled through the COVID-19 pandemic, one effort to help was student loan forbearance. Federal student loans start accruing interest again this month [...]
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Family Protection
Building and protecting credit and personal information is important for all ages. Learn how to keep you and your children safe in the digital age.
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Credit Monitoring
Whether you are paying off debt or trying to build your credit, actively staying on top of your credit scores and reports is vital. Learn more with these helpful resources and stories.
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Data Breaches
Another day and another data breach is making news. Learn more about the most recent data breaches and how they can affect you.
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Digital Security
From online shopping to filling out forms to posting on social media, we put our personal information online all the time. Learn how to keep your information private with helpful tips and stories.
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Identity Theft
Unfortunately, everyone is at risk for identity theft. Don’t be an easy target. Learn more about identity theft in the news and why actively monitoring your personal information might be able to stop identity thieves in their tracks.
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Scams and Fraud
Whether it’s a phishing email, phone scam, or a criminal going through your trash for discarded bank statements or tax returns, you need to know how to protect your personal information. Learn about the most recent tricks so you don’t fall victim.
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