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How to Remove Identity Theft Charges From Debt Collection Agency Records
Debt collection agencies can be relentless, and when you are the victim of identity theft, preserving and protecting your credit is especially important. This article will help you understand the steps you need to take to clear your name with debt collection agencies.
How to Order a Credit Report for Your Child
Even children can have their identity stolen. If your child is under 13 years old, and you suspect that his or her information has been used fraudulently, you must follow certain procedures for contacting the credit bureaus and requesting your child’s financial credit report.
How to File a 7-Year Fraud Alert
Victims of identity theft should put a fraud alert on their credit report as soon as they learn their identity has been compromised. This article outlines the difference in the two alert types available, and what the benefits, requirements, and ramifications of placing the alerts are.
What is a Credit Freeze
A credit freeze is the most secure identity theft protection measure that a victim of identity theft can take. However, it is not without its inconveniences. Understand what it means to put a freeze on your credit so you can decide if it’s the best approach for you.
How to Request a Credit Freeze
Victims of identity theft who feel that a credit freeze is their best option for long-term credit protection need to understand the process for managing the limitations of a credit freeze.
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Recent Blog Articles
Recent Blog Articles- Wise Up Your Smartphone April 26, 2012Not so long ago, losing your mobile phone meant the additional expense of replacing it and possibly, someone charging up additional minutes on your bill. Today the stakes are higher. With the ownership of smartphones on the rise, the ability to store more information on your phone can now lead to identity theft opportunities if [...] […]
- Protecting Yourself While on Vacation April 11, 2012Spring is here and for many that means gearing up for a bit of rest and relaxation with a spring break vacation or, at the very least, planning a fun-filled trip in the summer months to come. However, the planning shouldn’t stop at selecting your dream destination and accommodations. Unfortunately, identity thieves are everywhere, and [...] […]
- Steps to Take if a You’re a Victim of Tax Fraud March 20, 2012We previously discussed the issue of identity theft when it comes to filing taxes. Identity thieves use other people’s Social Security numbers (SSN) to file tax returns and claim refunds that aren’t theirs to take. If the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tells you it already has a return for your SSN when you file your [...] […]
- Identity Theft During Tax Season February 29, 2012With most things in life, where there’s a will, there’s a way. And, identity theft is no exception. Identity thieves are always on the prowl for ways to scam the system at the expense of innocent individuals, even when it comes to filing taxes. A recent story in The Los Angeles Times reported that the [...] […]
- Don’t Throw Away Your Identity February 13, 2012It’s easy to realize that there is an endless array of technology-enabled methods identity thieves can use to steal your identity, but it’s important to realize identity theft is also easily accomplished through low-tech methods. MyID.com™ helps to protect you online. But offline, it’s important that you take measures to steer clear of becoming a [...] […]
- Wise Up Your Smartphone April 26, 2012