5 Signs of Fraud that Could Show Up on Your Credit Report – and How to Fix Them

Another sign that could indicate potential fraud on your credit report is the presence of collections or charge-offs.
Yahoo

'Amazon put identity theft victims through a Kafkaesque ordeal': FTC issues $2.5 million fine over denying...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Federal Trade Commission is fining Amazon $2.25 million over allegations that the retail giant regularly denied records ...

Why identity theft comes back for the same people

The FTC warns that scammers are keeping "sucker lists" to repeatedly target previous fraud victims with fake recovery offers and upfront fees.
Law

FTC Rule on Identity Theft Draws Strong Criticism From Bar Groups

The New York State Bar Association on Monday became the latest bar group to protest new Federal Trade Commission rules requiring lawyers to become involved in preventing identity theft, calling the ...

Why Your Basic Fraud Alerts Aren't Enough to Stop Identity Theft Anymore

Identity theft protection can help prevent ID theft and help with recovery. Read our guide to see if it's right for you.