You can freeze your credit by mail, phone or online. Remember: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion all say requesting a credit ...

If deleting and reporting scam texts and phone calls has become part of your daily routine, there's another simple way to protect yourself from fraud -- and it may be more effective. Placing a fraud ...

Minnesota Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman is urging consumers to be aware of the steps they can take to protect their financial information and prevent identity theft in response to the report of a ...

The first step is to stop all communication with the scammer. Cease engagement and block them from contacting you again. Change any affected passwords right away. Contact your bank or credit card ...

A major TransUnion breach exposes millions of Americans’ sensitive info, prompting urgent steps to prevent identity theft and ...

Equifax UK has launched Equifax Basic, a new and improved way for consumers to monitor their financial health and better ...

Noticing an unfamiliar charge on your credit card statement or getting an unexpected fraud alert from your bank can instantly set off alarm bells. If you’re feeling anxious or confused about what to ...

A new survey shows that 96% of Americans are targeted by scammers every week, but placing a fraud alert on your credit file is a simple and free way to protect yourself from identity theft.A fraud ...

The three major credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian and TransUnion — keep track of your credit score and financial history. Ideally, you can pull your credit report every year for free through ...

Equifax (NYSE: EFX) and Mastercard (NYSE: MA) have joined forces to empower Latin American financial institutions, payment service providers, acquiring banks, and merchants to overcome payment fraud ...