If you’re taking stock of your finances and preparing for 2026, make protecting yourself against identity theft part of your 2026 planning.

Social media is awash in promises that a few clicks can erase years of financial mistakes, but the latest viral "credit score ...

Viral credit score hack puts consumers at risk of jail, FTC warns - ‘The truth is, credit repair companies can’t legally remove information from your credit report if it’s accurate and current,’ the F ...

Although most of us think of the typical scam victim as an older person, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in 2024 alone, 21,420 reports of identity theft involved victims aged 19 and ...

Although most of us think of the typical scam victim as an older person, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in 2024 alone, 21,420 reports of identity theft involved victims aged 19 and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A social media “hack” to boost your credit score could land you in jail, the federal government has warned. In one TikTok video, a ...

Some online influencers are telling people they have a fix: file a false identity theft report about a debt they owe. That’s advice not to take. Filing a false identity theft report may leave you ...