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Equifax Security Breach

A news release today reports that Credit Reporting Firm Equifax has had a data breach. While Equifax will be working to notify any consumers that may be at risk, we have found a more immediate resource for those that do not want to wait for their mail or e-mail communication. Equifax has established a dedicated website to help consumers to determine if they were affected and is providing complimentary identity theft protection.

51 Proven Ways to Prevent College Identity Theft

51 Proven Ways to Prevent College Identity Theft

Four Tips for a Cyber-Safe Summer

Summer is upon us – a time for family, fun and travel. Whether you’re going around the block or around the world, odds are you’re taking your work laptop (just in case). And of course, you’re taking your smartphone. Maybe you’ll want to check email on your phone using the hotel’s public WiFi. Maybe the kids want to play an online game on that laptop.

Tips To Stay Safe Online

Need some tips to stay safe online?

Inside Cyber Scams

Inside Cyber Sams - If you're using public Wi-Fi, you might be oversharing.

Summer Travel?

Cyber Do’s and Don’ts for Summer Travel

6 Summer Scams and How to Avoid Them

Some scams never seem to get old, as evidenced by the huge number of people that continue to fall for them no matter how many warnings we issue. There are always new variations that snare even the wariest consumers.

Top 10 financial scams targeting seniors

The National Council on Aging’s webpage for “Top 10 Financial Scams Targeting Seniors”:

New email phishing chip and PIN scam

Remember the credit cards you recently had to get replaced for chip-and-PIN-enabled ones? While the new cards you got in the mail are still safer than the old ones you (hopefully) shredded, some thieves have caught up. Here’s how to keep your information safe.

3 Precautions to Take When You Pay at the Pump

Card skimmers are notorious for gas-station scams. Here are 3 tips to help you protect yourself when you’re filling up.

Frauds and Scams

Be on alert. Stay informed. Protect yourself.

Credit Card Fraud - What to Do if You are a Victim

Every year, millions of Americans fall victim to fraud that costs the national economy billions of dollars. If you’re a victim, it can wreak havoc on your personal finances. Luckily, many financial institutions have measures in place to help protect you from credit fraud. Experian also offers tools you can use to protect yourself from identity theft.

Top Three Spring Scams to Avoid

As bright springtime flowers bloom, so do new dark, weed-like scams.

Moving this spring? Watch out for rental scams!

Each year, May through September are the most popular months of the year to make a move. Planning a move? Fraudsters know how to take advantage of the excitement swirling around prospective movers. If you are not careful, you may fall for a rental scam.

Daily Tax Tips video from fraud.org

The National Consumers League has created a series of Daily Tax Tip videos to help consumers file their taxes painlessly. Click on the video above to get our tips for avoiding tax fraud.