How do I protect myself from identity theft?

Focus on what you can do to make yourself less of a target. Start by freezing your credit reports at the three major bureaus.
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6 Best Identity Theft Protection Services of October 2025

Identity theft is as pervasive as ever. The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Fraud and ID Theft Maps shows 748,555 reports of ...
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Scammers Are Targeting Seniors: How You Can Protect Yourself From Identity Theft Now

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Majority Of Americans Think AI Will Make Identity Theft Scams More Common: How You Can Protect Yourself

With over a dozen credit cards and millions of credit card points racked up, Nancy Jiang condenses the complex world of card-churning for maximum rewards with minimum effort. Her work has been ...
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Expert advice to protect yourself from identity theft

(InvestigateTV) — Identity theft isn’t just common – it’s evolving – and scammers are using new tools to steal personal information in ways that are harder to detect. From artificial intelligence that ...

Locking Your Social Security Number Can Protect You From Identity Theft – Here's How It Works

When you lock your Social Security number, a company looking to verify your SSN won't be able to verify your identity, stopping criminals from committing fraud. This option is also handy if you don't ...
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Protect yourself against scams, identity theft with AARP

CHICAGO -- This segment is produced with and sponsored by AARP. AARP is partnering with one of the world's most famous confidence men, Frank Abagnale, to help protect against scams and identity theft ...