Credit scores are an important part of almost any major financial decision. Whether you are looking to purchase a car, take out a mortgage, or simply apply for a new credit card, a credit score can make or break how good a deal you get.
READ MOREChip and pin technology make it harder for hackers, but they aren’t foolproof. As the statistics show, it hasn’t stopped hackers from coming up with clever schemes to steal consumer credit and debit card numbers.
READ MOREAs the COVID-19 pandemic swept through the United States, many businesses encouraged, and at times, tried to force consumers to pay with credit or debit cards.
READ MOREWhen we hear the phrase “identity theft” we often visualize a stranger tapping into the internet to steal the personal information of others from websites, computers, and smartphones.
READ MOREAs the Federal Reserve encourages lending, it seems banks are making it harder for people to gain access to credit, even during a pandemic when demand for borrowing is low.
READ MOREDespite high struggles in the last two years, interestingly enough, the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the overall level of credit card debt plunging.
READ MOREIdentity theft is a serious problem for adults, but criminals are also increasingly targeting children and teenagers.
READ MOREIdentity theft continues to be one of the most pressing issues facing consumers throughout the United States.
READ MOREUnfortunately, cybercriminals are becoming savvier in their attempts to trick people into giving up personal information to them so they can commit identity theft.
READ MOREIdentity theft is an ongoing problem that continues to persist. Javelin’s 2019 Identity Fraud Study showed 14.4 million people fell victim to fraud in 2018.
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