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 ...

In the aftermath of the major security breach confirmed by National Public Data (NPD) on Friday, many may have to safeguard their sensitive information, like their social security number, to prevent ...

Have you seen social media posts encouraging you to freeze your credit after a data breach? Here’s what you need to know. A proposed class action lawsuit alleges that the personal information of 2.9 ...

Children are especially vulnerable to identity theft because those under the age of 18 typically do not have credit reports. This gives thieves a blank slate to apply for government benefits, open a ...

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 ...

Data security breaches and changes in government policies are on the rise, leaving many individuals feeling increasingly vulnerable. The Trump administration's efforts to make changes at agencies like ...

Child identity fraud is no joking matter. And it's an expensive crime to combat. Resolving a case of identity fraud costs a household an average of $1,128, according to Javelin — $752 for the fraud ...