Social media influencers are pushing this credit score ‘hack’. It could land you in jail

The truth is, credit repair companies can’t legally remove information from your credit report if it’s accurate and current,’ ...
Stuttgart Daily Leader

Influencers are pushing this illegal trick to ‘fix’ your credit report

Looking for some life hacks or advice about managing money? There’s no shortage of online influencers ready to help. But not all advice is good advice (or truthful). And in some cases, what they’re ...
AOL

My dad has been using my identity to open credit cards and take out loans — and he destroyed my credit. How do I fix it?

Although most of us think of the typical scam victim as an older person, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in 2024 alone, 21,420 reports of identity theft involved victims aged 19 and ...
AOL

Help! My dad stole my identity, took out loans in my name and wrecked my credit. How should I fix it?

Although most of us think of the typical scam victim as an older person, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in 2024 alone, 21,420 reports of identity theft involved victims aged 19 and ...

How to protect kids with child ID theft surging

Online crooks are increasingly going after children’s Social Security numbers and other sensitive information in order to ...
The Repository

Learn why 'synthetic ID theft' is a dangerous new scam tactic

Identity theft is an ever-evolving crime. As credit bureaus and individuals catch on to the schemes of identity thieves, the con artists simply modify their tactics. Scammers are now combining ...