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Identity theft and fraud are growing concerns, and one of the best ways to protect yourself is by freezing your credit. This simple yet powerful step can help safeguard your financial future, but many people are unsure about how it works or whether it's the right move for them. Here's what you need to know about freezing your credit, including its benefits, potential costs, and how to unfreeze it when needed.
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Your son or daughter headed to college will most likely need computer equipment, cell phones and sometimes tablets.
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Fraudulent charges to your personal or business accounts can be both financially and emotionally devastating. Even if you do eventually recover the funds, the stress and time that results from having been stolen from can take a toll.
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Today many of us have a multitude of passwords to keep track of at work and at home. As passwords multiply it is easy to succumb to the temptation of using easy to guess words or simply leaving a sticky note on your computer. But these are generally bad ideas. Better is to come up with a strong password and keep it secret.
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What is "Identity Theft" or "Identity Fraud"? Simply, identity theft is committed when another person's name, Social Security number or other personal information is used to apply for credit, buy goods and services, or commit other fraud. Identity theft is now a federal crime and recently stiffened penalties were put in place but you should still take measures to protect yourself. And if you should be victimized there are steps you can take to minimize your loss.
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