Q: I went into my bank account this morning to discover that $1,500 was taken from my account and wired to the Philippines through a money transfer company called Xoom. I... read more →
Millions of people have been victimized by identity theft. Identity theft occurs when someone steals your private information, such as your driver’s license or Social Security number, and uses that data for his or her own personal gain, to open credit accounts or take out loans in your name.
Q: I filed for my taxes on Turbo Tax I got a message saying that my social security number has been used and one of my dependents. Can I ever... read more →
If you recently had your Social Security card stolen or an identity thief had access to your Social Security number, someone could be using your Social Security number for a... read more →
When somebody uses your name and/or your social security number to apply for a student loan, there’s a good chance that they forged your signature in order to have the... read more →
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 37 million Americans—roughly 13% of us—move to a different home every year. That’s a lot of transition. Unfortunately, moving season also represents... read more →
Even though children don’t have any bank accounts, credit cards or other lines of credit where they have shared their social security number, they are still at risk for having... read more →
If someone has stolen your Social Security card or has found your Social Security number on sensitive documents, they can misuse your SSN by opening up credit cards or applying... read more →
If you recently had your Social Security card stolen or an identity thief had... read more →
Q: I lost my social security card about a month ago. I already have memorized my... read more →
Q: I am unable to file my taxes because someone used my social security number.... read more →
The Social Security Administration, Office of the Inspector General cannot place a fraud alert on your SSN but they do manage a fraud hotline to investigate instances of fraud. You... read more →
Q: I filed for my taxes on Turbo Tax I got a message saying that my social security number has... read more →
The Better Business Bureau has released their top ten scams and rip-offs of 2010. Undoubtedly, many of these scams will appear on their list in 2011 as well. “With the... read more →
With each passing year, more people are heading online rather than to the mall to get their holiday shopping done. But online shoppers need to beware the dangers that come... read more →
Q: What should I do if someone filed a tax return in my name and has stolen my credit identity? A: If the person that is your spouse, you need... read more →
