With identity theft cases rising nationwide, more consumers are discovering unfamiliar accounts or inquiries on their credit reports. Petroff Amshen LLP explains how to respond effectively, protect ...

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When you’re applying for a loan, credit card or lease, knowing the difference between your credit score and credit report can give you some insight into how your lender or landlord views you from a ...

Freezing your credit reports with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion has become a straightforward and cost-free process, thanks to the 2018 economic stabilization act. This measure empowers consumers ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — "There's no morality here that scammers are not going to do that to kids. Kids are just as much of a target, if not more so," said Eva Velasquez, CEO, Identity Theft Resource Center ...

Sometimes, the fraud involves manipulating a credit file to make the borrower appear less of a risk. It's a term called 'credit washing.' Fraud losses in auto loans were 21 times higher than those ...

Identity theft, fictitious applicants and other forms of fraud continue with the advance premium tax credit for buying health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, according to a new report from ...