Identity Theft

A ChexSystems report contains information on banking/check writing history, so it’s a good idea to get one if you’ve had problems with your checking/savings accounts or are a victim of identity theft Read More

If your credit card number is stolen (not the actual card), you aren’t liable for the unaut Read More

When you realize that you’ve lost your card or it's been stolen, you’ll want to notify your bank or credit card company as soon as possible. If you’re not satisfied with their response, you can file a complaint with the Read More

If you’ve been the victim of identity theft, you could have debts in your name that aren’t yours (and might not even know they exist until a debt collector tries to collect).

Yes, if someone has stolen your child’s personal information, it’s possible for accounts to be opened in your child’s name. To determine whether this has happened, you can contact the three major credit bureaus (Experian, TransUnion, Equifax) to see if your child has a file. Read More

Yes. The first thing you can do is freeze your credit. Read More