On the morning of Jan. 3, SIU doctorate student Genesis Atencio noticed multiple hard pulls on her husband’s credit score, an ...

The Federal Trade Commission received 2.6 million fraud reports from US consumers in 2024. If you fall for *** scam, acting quickly can help you recover. First, cut off all communication with the ...

A new working paper from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia finds that certain consumers who experience severe identity theft subsequently experience significant and persistent improvements in ...

Here are the steps to freezing your credit online with the three credit bureaus: On your account homepage, navigate to ...

If you’ve ever spotted a suspicious charge on your debit or credit card, you’re not alone. How your bank or card issuer handles credit card fraud disputes has a bigger impact than you might think. It ...

Report price gouging or fraud to the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Team. Data breaches are increasing. They put consumers at greater risk for identity theft. If you receive a breach notice, ...

Discover how credit scores and credit reports differ, why each is important, and how they impact your financial life.