Social Security and Credit Repair When Your Number is Compromised
Your Social Security Number (SSN) is the key that unlocks everything about you, including your bank accounts, consumer cards, and credit file. Protecting your SSN is perhaps the most important step in keeping your financial life private and secure. So, what happens when your Social Security card is lost or stolen? If […]
Identity Theft Credit Repair
According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), there are actually a number of steps that can be taken to minimize the risk of having someone steal their identity: 1. Protect Your Social Security Number 2. Be Careful With Your Trash And Mail 3. Be Cautious When Using The Internet 4. Use Strong […]
When Tax Fraud Won’t Go Away
Tax season used to be simple for David Parker. His accountant electronically filed taxes for his businesses and investments, and the refund arrived promptly in the mail. But in the past few years, fraudsters have hit Parker again and again, despite IRS efforts to resolve the problem. Parker is among a […]
What You Need to Know About Tax-Related Identity Theft
Q: Why should I care about tax-related identity theft? I’m not a victim. A: Tax-related identity theft is a growing problem that affects everyone — taxpayers, the U.S. government and, of course, victims themselves. The number of known incidents has increased more than twelvefold since 2008, according to a recent study […]
5 Things to Do Immediately If Your Identity Is Stolen
There are several things you should do if your identity is stolen but here are the very first five actions to take as soon as you discover that you are a victim: That could include loans, credit cards, utilities, bank accounts, etc. In some cases, you might be responsible for some of […]