The truth is, credit repair companies can’t legally remove information from your credit report if it’s accurate and current,’ ...

To protect your credit, immediately contact your bank and credit card issuer and place a fraud alert with one of the three ...

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 ...

Data breaches and identity theft have become so commonplace that people often ignore notices about the latest breach of their personal information. "I just delete it. I don't pay any attention to it," ...

Identity theft can sound like something straight out of a Hollywood thriller. A mysterious hacker breaking into a bank account or a con artist slipping through airport security with nothing but a ...

Thinking you’re safe with a frozen credit report is like bragging you locked your bike when it’s already gone.

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 ...

How to remove negative items from your credit report yourself First, it’s important to know your rights when it comes to your credit history. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), credit bureaus ...