Fraud alerts and credit freezes help protect you from identity theft, either by alerting creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity or by hiding your credit report from potential creditors.

According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), its Consumer Sentinel Network received almost 6.5 million reports in 2024 — 40% of which were for fraud and 18% were for identity theft. Indeed, ...

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Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South Randy Hutchinson gives weekly advice about how to protect assets and avoid scams.

With identity theft and fraud on the rise, it's essential to monitor your credit report for signs of fraud. If you've been ...

Triggering a fraud alert with your bank can be a frustrating experience. You know they are only looking out for you, but in the meantime, it may result in your hands being tied. In many cases, a ...

Fraud alerts have a way of ruining your day. One minute you’re in the middle of something, whether it’s working, running errands, driving home or just trying to relax, and the next your phone lights ...