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3/4/2021
Illegal robocalls and unwanted telemarketing calls can be annoying. Tips to protect yourself and steps that could lead to consequences for offenders, including possible fines.
3/3/2021
Some of your friends or relatives have received two COVID-19 relief/ stimulus payments in the past year. And a third may be on the way soon. If you haven’t received anything yet and believe you should have, don’t fret.
3/3/2021
Avoiding scams while doing your taxes and how to get your stimulus payment if you have not received it.
3/3/2021
You have six weeks to file your income tax return for 2020. Every year, it seems there are more issues to watch out for.
3/2/2021
Fraudulent unemployment claims have been on the rise during the pandemic. Scammers received more than $36 billion by fraudulently claiming unemployment benefits last year, with millions of cases of fraud suspected. You could be next.
3/2/2021
Fraud/ identity theft is the No. 1 complaint to the Federal Trade Commission, with 2.2 million complaints last year. Consumers reported losing $3.3 billion last year, up from $1.8 billion in 2019.
3/2/2021
You have two primary options for freezing your credit files with the three major credit bureaus. You can do it by phone or online, whichever you’re more comfortable with.
3/2/2021
You have two primary options for freezing your credit files with the three major credit bureaus. You can do it by phone or online, whichever you’re more comfortable with.
3/2/2021
Freezing your files protects you not just from someone fraudulently opening a credit card or applying for a loan in your name. It also can prevent someone from accessing your tax records with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or opening a Social Security account using your information or potentially launching a slew of other problems.
3/2/2021
My first-hand, step-by-step guide to freezing your credit reports.