A credit freeze can be a pivotal step to protect yourself from identity theft. When you have a freeze on your credit reports, lenders can’t view them in response to an application for new credit — and ...

In 2023 there were more than 2.6 million fraud reports and 1 million identity theft reports filed through the Federal Trade Commission. If you’re concerned about someone stealing your personal ...

Freezing your credit is one way to lower your risk of being scammed. What is a credit freeze and how do you do this? We asked digital coach Grace Buscher, of Quincy, when is this a good idea and how ...

If you have been a victim of credit card fraud or identity theft, you have several courses of action to limit the damage and add a layer of protection to your account, including a credit freeze. But ...

In order to preserve your credit, it's vital to monitor accounts for unusual activity. When you suspect an account has been compromised, acting fast can help minimize the damage. You'll need to ...

Getting a credit freeze is simple, but you might want to think twice about it if you're thinking of buying a home. Data security breaches and changes in government policies are on the rise, leaving ...

The decision to freeze my credit—or at least try to figure out how to freeze my credit—was born in a group chat. “Happy Valentine’s Day,” my friend Mariya wrote in a message to me and 21 of our ...

If you've never been the victim of identity theft, consider yourself lucky. Experts say it’s not a matter of "if" you'll become a victim, but "when." And it can take a lot of time and effort to clean ...