Reggie asked: I have a credit monitoring service on my credit and found out I had a credit inquiry to open a utility account under my name. The company told me that whoever did this needed my SSN in order to open the account. I would like to believe that she would not do anything [...]
Manny Vetti asked: We have all most likely read or come across news articles that discuss identity theft. Finally, a summary of everything you need to know about what it is, how can you prevent it, and what is the best option for you considering cost and convenience.Why Is Identity Theft a Problem?The FTC estimates [...]
Julia Kabaki asked: Credit monitoring is a huge concern for many consumers especially since identity fraud is on the increase due to the current economic situation. While annual free credit reports are mostly reliable, they are only available once a year. During the span of a year, you never know what might happen to your [...]
Jim Kemish asked: Getting StartedIf you have lost your wallet you should take defensive action as soon as possible. Make a list of everything that was in your wallet; credit and debit cards, identification, insurance cards, movie rental cards, etc. The first order of business should be to contact all credit and debit card issuers, [...]