On the morning of Jan. 3, SIU doctorate student Genesis Atencio noticed multiple hard pulls on her husband’s credit score, an ...

A new working paper from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia finds that certain consumers who experience severe identity theft subsequently experience significant and persistent improvements in ...

The Federal Trade Commission received 2.6 million fraud reports from US consumers in 2024. If you fall for *** scam, acting quickly can help you recover. First, cut off all communication with the ...

Negative marks on your credit report can hurt your credit score and affect your ability to qualify for loans. Here’s how to ...

Here are the steps to freezing your credit online with the three credit bureaus: On your account homepage, navigate to ...

Take a Financial Relief Quiz. Get matched with an Authorized Partner. Your credit report contains sensitive information that affects your ability to borrow, rent and sometimes get a job. Knowing ...

If you’ve ever spotted a suspicious charge on your debit or credit card, you’re not alone. How your bank or card issuer handles credit card fraud disputes has a bigger impact than you might think. It ...

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Report price gouging or fraud to the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Team. Data breaches are increasing. They put consumers at greater risk for identity theft. If you receive a breach notice, ...

Discover how credit scores and credit reports differ, why each is important, and how they impact your financial life.