How you can protect yourself after Social Security data breach
A lawsuit claims hackers stole billions of Social Security numbers. Here's what you can do to protect yourself.
A lawsuit claims hackers stole billions of Social Security numbers. Here's what you can do to protect yourself.
After a lawsuit claims billions of Social Security numbers were made public, what can you do to keep your identify safe? WBZ-TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
A Melrose firefighter has been arrested and charged with stealing the identity of a dead teenager.
A Melrose firefighter has been arrested and charged with stealing the identity of a dead teenager.
Three people from New York were arrested after police said they were caught using a fake driver's license to make a purchase at Macy's.
Certain habits make you an easier target for scammers. Here's how to protect your card info from being compromised.
Approximately 100 million people in the United States and 6 million more in Canada are affected by the massive data hacking.
When companies do business strictly online, it can make it challenging to find an actual person to help with a consumer issue.
Police warn residents of identity theft during tax season.
It's a scam called Facebook cloning.
The three large reporting companies, TransUnion, Equifax, and Experian, will provide you with an annual free copy of your credit report, but you must ask for it.
The IRS does not send unsolicited emails about a person's tax account or ask for detailed personal and financial information.
Folks enjoying the night out Saturday in Boston said it's disheartening to hear about another major data security breach.
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It is important to be checking your credit report and credit scores at least annually.
No one should charge you for your credit report.
Salem State University is warning 25,000 current and former students and staff that their social security numbers may be in the wrong hands.
There has been a rebound in identity theft according Javelin Strategy. So how can you protect yourself?
Chances are that if you own a phone or computer, an attempt to steal your identify has been made by scammers.
Be wary of anyone that wants you to sign a blank return or who refuses to put their name and Social Security number on your return.
When you think of identity theft, chances are you don't think your government is part of the problem.
Littleton police are apologizing for accidentally posting personal information on the department's website.
You need to protect your numbers. Credit card numbers, ATM numbers, Social Security numbers, and pin numbers.
The busy travel season is about to get underway. Although the inclination is to think about relaxing, it's important to keep safety top of mind as well.
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