With millions of Americans falling victim each year, learning how to recover from being scammed is a vital survival skill. Learn what to do, in what order, and why you shouldn’t be too hard on yourself about it.
For scammers and identity thieves, your Social Security Number is one of the most hotly sought-after pieces of your identity. A dedicated scammer can find ways to earn a few…
Identity theft is a sneaky sort of crime. While there are plenty of common signs that can indicate your identity has been stolen, it’s up to the individual consumer to…
Scammers use a number of tools to part you from your money, your personal information or both. One of the most common is fake websites, deployed either as a stand-alone…
What’s your gut reaction when you hear your phone ring? Is it hope that one of your family or friends has called or eye-rolling resignation at the thought of sending …
Smartphones are powerful gadgets that can carry a wealth of information about their users: name, GPS location, passwords, spending habits and even heart rate! But finding out who is calling…