Last year, there were over 1 million reports of identity theft, according to the Federal Trade Commission. And we're on pace for an even higher total in 2024. Identity theft can have a huge impact on ...

Setting up fraud alerts on your credit reports only takes a few minutes. They can protect your identity and your money. Holly Johnson is a credit card expert and writer who covers rewards and loyalty ...

It's a scenario most people have encountered: you try to make a big or unexpected purchase on your credit card, and, at the moment you need it the most, the card gets declined. Sometimes, it's as ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The State of Illinois wants to make it easier for residents to show proof of vaccination by offering a new vaccination verification app. But the I-Team has found that won't be easy ...

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What is credit card fraud. Credit card fraud is when someone steals your information without consent to buy things, make ...

Imagine receiving a notification about suspicious charges on a credit card you haven’t even received yet. How could that happen? While it sounds surprising and unsettling, it's increasingly common due ...

Credit card fraud has been on the rise in recent years. The Federal Trade Commission’s most recent database indicates that 416,582 cases of credit card fraud were reported in 2024, making it one of ...

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If deleting and reporting scam texts and phone calls has become part of your daily routine, there's another simple way to protect yourself from fraud -- and it may be more effective. Placing a fraud ...