Preventing Identity Theft

Identity theft is an increasingly popular crime -- there's a new victim almost every minute. If your identity is stolen, you may be denied credit and refused loans, lose job opportunities, or even be suspected of crimes you didn't commit. You could spend months or even years cleaning up the mess. Fortunately, there are ways to minimize the risk of falling prey to an identity thief.

Stolen Identity? Here's What to Do

Identity theft has become an epidemic, claiming millions of victims in the United States. How should you respond to this threat? If you believe you might be a victim of identity theft -- for example, you lost your wallet or gave personal information to a stranger -- take these simple steps immediately.

Preventing Identity Theft When You Travel

Are you getting ready to enjoy some well-deserved vacation time? Or gearing up for an important business trip? When you're away from home, especially overseas, your vulnerability to identity theft goes up. Use these tips to protect you and your family before, during, and after your trip.

Identity Theft During Tax-Time: Protecting Yourself

The weeks before April 15 th are busy for all of us -- but perhaps even more so for identity thieves. They're taking advantage of opportunities to lift your personal information off financial documents, scam you into answering emails or phone calls from fake IRS agents, and much more. What can you do?