To protect yourself against credit fraud, there are a few things you can do… First, take advantage of the new law allowing you to freeze your credit report for free. Second, you can freeze your credit cards and unfreeze when you need to. Third, avoid over-sharing information on social media. In a recent article, individuals convicted for credit fraud shared tips that assisted their ability to steal information from unsuspecting consumers. Remember this:
Your mother’s maiden name allows thieves to link your stolen info with private info that only you would know.
When thieves already have your social security number all they need is your mother’s maiden name or previous addresses to prove they are creditable when calling vendors to gain access to credit cards and open accounts in your name.
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