Tag: identity theft
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Here is an overview of your rights when recovering from identity theft. If someone is using your information to open new accounts or make purchases, report it and get help. If someone steals your identity, you have the right to: Create an FTC Identity Theft Report. Place a 90-day initial fraud alert on your credit … Read more
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There are several key times each year when people spend time shopping in stores and online for the perfect gifts for their loved ones, or themselves. While it is easy to get caught up in the fun of it all, it is important to remember that with increased purchasing comes heightened risk of theft. Thieves … <a title="How to Protect Yourself from Package Theft and ID Fraud" class="read-more" href="https://americanheritageins.com/protect-yourself-package-theft/" aria-label="Read...
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The Consumer Federation of America, a non-profit association of almost 300 consumer organizations, compiled a list of 10 tips for having an ID theft-free holiday season. Keep your computer safe. Regularly update the security software on all of your computers. Use smart passwords, not your date of birth or other personal information that might be … <a title="10 Tips to Prevent ID Theft While Holiday Shopping" class="read-more" href="https://americanheritageins.com/10-tips-prevent-id-theft/" aria-label="Read more...
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The holidays are just around the corner, and that means many of us will be making purchases online to avoid large crowds and busy mall traffic. While online shopping has made our lives easier, it also exposes new weaknesses with the information we use to make those very purchases. The holiday season is a … <a title="Holiday Shopping Online? Avoid Identity Theft" class="read-more" href="https://americanheritageins.com/holiday-shopping-online/" aria-label="Read more about Holiday Shopping...
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The most memorable part of this holiday shopping should be an amazing deal you found, not having to jump through endless hoops trying to reclaim your identity. U.S. consumers are concerned about their personal information and identities during the holiday season, according to a survey by Discover. But these concerns won’t affect how they … <a title="Don’t Compromise Your Personal Information This Holiday Shopping Season" class="read-more" href="https://americanheritageins.com/dont-compromise-personal-information/" aria-label="Read more...