Written by Alex Bach Unless you’re Charles Bronson looking for a excuse to go on a rampage of revenge, no one wants to get scammed. And, of course, scammers know that; which is why they design their scams to appear as anything but what they really are. So how can you tell? Not to worry, we’ve
Written by Alex Bach With more and more stories of identity theft occurring every day, it’s becoming increasingly important to take steps to protect yourself. Identity theft is more pernicious than many people expect and even once proven can take years to correct. Don’t let yourself fall victim to thievery by watching out for these sneaky
Written by Alex Bach Errors on your credit report can have costly effects that could potentially take years to correct. That’s why it’s important to monitor your scores and be on the look out for any errors that might arise. Here are some of the most common errors that occur in credit reports. Errors can
Written by Alex Bach Anyone who’s watched TV over the last decade has likely heard that annoying band singing songs of Free Credit Report.com for their eponymous internet company. And those who’ve visited the site have likely found out that Free is a very broad term. So how do you get a free credit report? Are
Written by Alex Bach Bad credit can effect so many aspects of your life: your interest on future loans, cars, mortgages; your employment opportunities; and more. And the impact from a low credit score can take a while before returning you to solid numbers. Don’t let your credit score get away from you. Not to worry,
Written by Alex Bach Your credit score isn’t just a number you look at once a year or something you’ll need when you buy your next car. Your credit score is much more far-reaching, effecting your eligibility for renting an apartment or getting a new job. As credit plays such an important role in today’s society,
Written by Alex Bach Along with bitter love lives, stories of debt and lack of money have long been another big theme of the blues. What’s more is that many of their sorrows and laments still hold true for many people today. Debt and poor credit can lead to many people’s financial hardships and their own
Written by Alex Bach Half a century ago identity theft would have sounded like some science fiction premise a la “Invasion of the Bodysnatchers.” Today, identity theft is a household word, and so the pernicious act is so widespread and–often times intriguing–that it’s even become the premise of a blockbuster comedy starring Jason Bateman and Melissa
Identity thieves are increasingly targeting children, in some cases stealing their identities before they are born The theft of a child’s identity can go undetected for years and create serious consequences for them in the future. Children are vulnerable to identity theft due to clean histories and low detection rates. 140,000 children are victims
A new potential for fraud is on the rise: It’s easy, however, to protect yourself. The threat exists because of the radio-frequency identification chips (RFID) or Near Field Communication (NFC) chips that are starting to be embedded in credit and debit cards. A thief can use this “swipe to pay” technology to capture your info
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