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Synthetic identity theft (part 2)

Part 1 of this series described synthetic identity theft. Here we explain why it is difficult for consumers to determine if they have been...

The credit score you buy may not be the credit score your lender uses when you apply for credit.Shut the door!And the practice can cost you some...

You can rest easy about the potential for errors on your credit report, just as long as you aren’t lulled into a false sense of security...

Part 1 of this article on the best value identity theft prevention service reviewed some of thereasons why consumers might consider such services,...

Identity theft can be a life-long financially costly and emotionally stressful ordeal. Although some types of ID theft can be cleared up quickly,...

The use of a fraud alert to prevent identity theft was discussed in part 1 of this article. This part will discuss the pros and cons of the credit...

A fraud alert and a credit freeze are tools that consumers can use to help prevent financial forms of identity theft. A related tool to detect...

Credit reporting agencies (CRAs) compile personal and financial credit information on consumers. The compilation of this information is called a...

New account fraud occurs when an identity thief commits identity theft by opening new financial accounts by using the name and social security...