With identity theft and shady lending practices making headlines more often these days, a lot of consumers are wondering whether or not they should carry plastic
Hold on to your passwords. Identity theft was the most prevalent problem plaguing consumers in 2012, according to data released from the Federal Trade Commission.
Most people know which documents contain sensitive information and require special care. But do you know what to do if you lose your Social Security card, credit card or driver’s license?
Identity theft is big business. Now, we’re finding out exactly how big. The FTC estimates that as many as 9 million of us have our identity stolen each year. It’s topped the list of consumer complaints filed with the agency for the past 12 years running, garnering about 15% of all complaints. And new research from ID Analytics shows that there are roughly 10,000 identity theft rings in the United States involved in this fast-growing illegal enterprise.