As people who thrive in the digital world, we own several online accounts built for different purposes. However, threats like synthetic identities can affect our online security, making us vulnerable to identity thieves. Synthetic ID theft can go undetected for months and years. If you don’t know what to look for, you’ll leave your information …
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Paying for student loans can be challenging, especially as a fresh graduate navigating the real world. Wouldn’t it be nice to have your loan forgiven? Unfortunately, student loan forgiveness scams are rising. While legitimate institutions offer student loan forgiveness, criminals have found ways to infiltrate the process and further ruin your finances. Scammers can be …
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Spam calls and texts have seemingly become a normal part of our lives, but they can get annoying. Sometimes, you may want to play along with spam calls, trying to frustrate the scammer on the other end of the line. However, it may not be safe to do so. Scammers can use spam calls or …
You might have received a Facebook message claiming that you won the Facebook lottery. But is there any such thing as a Facebook lottery? There’s none, so you’re most likely dealing with a scam. We’ve looked into official Facebook sources and studied how it deals with scam reports and what measures it has to prevent …
Many of us rely on emails to communicate, and spam emails likely aren’t a new concept to you. Unsubscribing from them seems like a good idea, but we’ve found that scammers can also steal information from you by asking you to unsubscribe. Scammers can trick you into giving them your information using various tactics. Not …
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One of the biggest signs of identity theft is errors on your credit report. And even if it isn’t identity theft, these seemingly small mistakes can actually lead to serious consequences down the line. In this article, we’ll walk you through how to file a credit report dispute with Equifax. We’ll teach you what errors …
If you’ve recently checked your credit report and found discrepancies, act fast. Incorrect information on it may translate to a lower credit score that can ruin your financial health. Sometimes, they may even be signs that someone has stolen your identity. Here we’ll teach you how to file a credit report dispute with TransUnion. This …
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Snail mail is becoming an obsolete concept in a virtual world. Logistically, it’s hard to maintain a physical address, especially if you move frequently or travel often. Still, it’s useful to have a mailing address where you can receive important documents, parcels, bills, and other pieces of mail. Virtual mailboxes bridge the gap between the …
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