When you lock your Social Security number, a company looking to verify your SSN won't be able to verify your identity, stopping criminals from committing fraud. This option is also handy if you don't ...

Identity theft in Australia is a serious issue. While the digital age has revolutionised the way we communicate, shop, and ...

In 2025, your smartphone is so much more than just a communication device. It's your bank, your doctor, your ID, your camera, your travel assistant, and your memory keeper. It stores everything from ...

Focus on what you can do to make yourself less of a target. Start by freezing your credit reports at the three major bureaus.

Each year, more and more Americans fall victim to some form of identity theft or fraud. In 2023, Americans reported they were the victims of more than nearly $10 billion in financial fraud. With fraud ...

NEW YORK (CNN) – College students hand over a lot of information when the academic year begins. In the era of massive data breaches and stolen data, how are academic institutions securing it all, and ...

With over a dozen credit cards and millions of credit card points racked up, Nancy Jiang condenses the complex world of card-churning for maximum rewards with minimum effort. Her work has been ...

Learn about protecting your identity: AARP and Alternatives (formerly Alternatives for the Older Adult) will host the event “Frauds, Scams and Protecting Your Identity” from 1- 2:30 p.m. Monday, Oct.

Va. (WSET) — As college move-in season ramps up, there is a lot on students' and parents' minds before heading back to school. While it's a stressful time, parents and students should make sure ...