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Is a credit freeze or fraud alert right for you?

Seena Gressin
During Identity Theft Awareness Week 2022, we’ve talked about reducing your risk of identity theft. Credit freezes and fraud alerts can help. Both are free and make it harder for identity thieves to
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Understanding Your Credit

We hear a lot about credit — credit reports, credit scores, credit freezes, credit monitoring. What does it all mean for you? Your credit matters because it affects your ability to get a loan, a job
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Fraud alerts & credit freezes: What’s the difference?

Lisa Weintraub Schifferle
Looking for ways to protect your identity? Two to options to consider are fraud alerts and credit freezes. But what’s the difference? A fraud alert makes companies verify your identity before granting
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New protections available for minors under 16

Jennifer Leach, FTC, Acting Associate Director, Division of Consumer & Business Education
Young people now have more protection from identity theft and fraud, thanks to a new federal law that went into effect September 21st, 2018. The new law lets parents and child welfare representatives
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The Marriott data breach

Seena Gressin
Marriott International says that a breach of its Starwood guest reservation database exposed the personal information of up to 500 million people. If your information was exposed, there are steps you
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New Credit Law FAQs

Lisa Weintraub Schifferle
You’ve heard about the new law that makes credit freezes free and fraud alerts last one year. If you have questions, you’re not alone. Here are answers to some of the questions we’re hearing most. Q
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Managing someone else’s money: New protection from ID theft and fraud

Lois Greisman, Federal Trade Commission, Elder Justice Coordinator
If you manage someone else’s money, protecting your loved one from financial exploitation and scams is among your important responsibilities. Starting September 21st, 2018, a new federal law lets some
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Free credit freezes are here

Andrew Smith, Federal Trade Commission, Director, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Free credit freezes and year-long fraud alerts are here, starting September 21st, thanks to a new federal law. Here’s what you should know: Free credit freezes Security freezes, also known as credit
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Free credit freezes are coming soon

Lisa Weintraub Schifferle
Looking for stronger ways to protect your credit? Thanks to a new federal law, soon you can get free credit freezes and year-long fraud alerts. Here’s what to look forward to when the law takes effect