Setting up fraud alerts on your credit reports only takes a few minutes. They can protect your identity and your money. Holly Johnson is a credit card expert and writer who covers rewards and loyalty ...

Just about everyone with a pulse and a credit file is worried about whether data breaches, such as the massive Equifax hack, have exposed their personal data to scammers. When you’re worried about ...

Last year, there were over 1 million reports of identity theft, according to the Federal Trade Commission. And we're on pace for an even higher total in 2024. Identity theft can have a huge impact on ...

Credit card companies work hard every day to make sure that your private information is kept safe. However, this doesn't stop criminals from thinking more outside the box to get their hands on your ...

It's a scenario most people have encountered: you try to make a big or unexpected purchase on your credit card, and, at the moment you need it the most, the card gets declined. Stream NBC 5 for free, ...

It’s a familiar story: Most of the time, you use your credit card for smaller purchases. Perhaps doing some shopping or paying a few bills. But then a new iPhone is released with its ever-increasing ...

Brantford Police Service has issued a fraud alert after receiving a complaint from a local resident. Brantford Police Service ...

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 ...