Identity Theft

While elder financial abuse is common, many people don’t realize the signs until it’s too late. Financial exploitation often begins with small, seemingly innocent actions — new “friends” showing interest, unpaid bills piling up, or ATM withdrawals from someone who’sREAD MORE

While it’s common for your credit score to fluctuate over time, if your score suddenly drops, it can be confusing — even alarming. When that happens, remember that your credit score doesn’t just change for no reason.  Some of theREAD MORE

Has someone else filed taxes in your name? While it may seem like a simple mistake, it’s often a sign of a larger problem. You may be the victim of tax identity theft. Tax fraud occurs when someone uses yourREAD MORE

If your identity was stolen and you noticed your credit score dropped hundreds of points, you aren’t alone. The Federal Trade Commission estimates that millions of Americans are victims of identity theft each year, with many of them facing seriousREAD MORE

Identity theft is a growing concern in our digital age, impacting millions of individuals and businesses each year. This crime involves someone stealing your personal information for their financial gain, which can lead to devastating consequences such as damaged creditREAD MORE

In today’s competitive housing market, applying for a new apartment or house can be a rigorous process full of paperwork, background checks, and financial scrutiny. However, for some, the application process can be a nightmare. Imagine this: you’ve finally foundREAD MORE

Imagine trying to make an online purchase only to discover your bank account emptied. Or learning your identity was compromised and used to commit fraud, access your accounts, or impersonate you online. This is not a hypothetical situation, but theREAD MORE

With the growth in technology and the internet, our personal information is always at risk. Unfortunately, if you’re not monitoring your accounts and credit file on a routine basis, you may not realize that you’ve become a victim of identityREAD MORE

Tax-related identity theft often happens when a criminal uses your social security number to file your tax return before you get a chance to do so, and then ends up pocketing your refund check. Unfortunately, most individuals don’t realize thatREAD MORE

Identity theft happens when someone steals your personal information to use for their own betterment and to commit fraud. Identity theft is a major problem for consumers, resulting in billions of dollars in financial losses every year. Unfortunately,  research byREAD MORE