Identity theft is as pervasive as ever. The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Fraud and ID Theft Maps shows 748,555 reports of ...

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As fraud and identity theft rise among seniors, safeguarding credit scores during retirement becomes crucial. Recent reporting highlights the increasing incidence of identity-related crimes targeting ...

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When you lock your Social Security number, a company looking to verify your SSN won't be able to verify your identity, ...

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OnTrac data breach between April 13-15, 2025, exposed personal information of over 40,000 people including Social Security ...

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