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What To Do If You Are a Victim of Fraud (11 Steps)

If you’ve been a victim of fraud, you need to take quick action to minimize the damage, protect yourself against further fraud, and recover lost funds.

July 12, 2024

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How To Check If Someone Opened an Account in Your Name

Any unfamiliar bank, credit card, or other account opened in your name is a major warning sign of identity theft. Learn how to identify these signs quickly.

April 30, 2024

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What Is Credit Card Fraud? How Can You Secure Your Cards?

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Someone Is Using My Home Address Fraudulently. What Do I Do?

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How to Remove a Fraud Alert (Step-by-Step Guide)

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These Are the Most Glaring Red Flags in Any Lottery Scam

A lottery scam tricks people into thinking that they've won big prizes — usually in a fake lottery or sweepstakes. Here are the warning signs.

November 17, 2023

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Car Buying Scams: What to Know Before You Buy a New Vehicle

A car-buying scam is an online scam that targets people looking to buy used cars. These scams range from identity theft to curbstoning. Read more.

November 13, 2023

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Was Your Car Registration Stolen? Here’s What To Do

Your car registration information connects your car to you and your address. Here’s what criminals can gather from your registration documents.

November 13, 2023

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Someone Wants To Buy My Car Without Seeing It

If a prospective buyer wants to pick up your car sight unseen or without taking a test drive first, you're likely being scammed.

November 9, 2023

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