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Parenting Pointers: Synthetic Identity Theft

Motherhood Moments

Children are especially vulnerable to a new form of identity theft – synthetic – which now makes up 85 percent of cases and means thieves use combinations of real and fake information to take out loans, get credit cards, purchase cars, collect unemployment, and much more. And it’s grown 233 percent over five years. Often, they do not.

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How to Freezer Your Credit and Protect Yourself from Identity Theft

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Identity theft is something that both consumers and retailers struggle with. On the consumer side, if your identity is stolen, reclaiming it is a long, arduous process that may cost you thousands of dollars. Some credit bureaus even let you freeze a minor’s identity. Money Tips' How to Thaw Your Credit.

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8 Ways to Prevent Identity Theft

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You and I may not think twice about these transactions, but someone trying to steal your identity would. Did you know that identity theft is the fastest growing crime in North America?! According to an inspection done by the US Postal Service in 2004, there were over 10 million cases of identity theft in one year alone.

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Money Matters: Shipping Scams

Motherhood Moments

Lookout , the leader in delivering integrated Security, Privacy, and Identity Theft Protection solutions, can ensure that you keep your information safe. All tips can be courtesy of Hank Schless, Director at Lookout. Please let me know if you are interested in learning more about ensuring safe delivery, or interviewing Hank?

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Tips to Keep Your Taxes Organized All Year

Saving Cents With Sense

If you aren’t sure how to find a professional, I have tips on finding a tax advisor that you will want to check out. Here are a few tips to help you. Tips to Keep Your Taxes Organized All Year. Avoid the stress of identity theft by keeping all of your personal information – either on paper or digital – protected.

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Tips for Protecting Your Identity

Saving Cents With Sense

There’s no reason to be walking around with your social security card, in fact, it’s a top way to get your identity stolen. Lost or stolen wallets are a key cause of identity theft—especially when a social security card is found within—and the most consequential as well. Keep the Card at Home. All rights reserved.

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Tips to Spring Clean Your Finances

Saving Cents With Sense

If you find problems on your report, it might be wise to enlist the help of LifeLock or another company specializing in identity theft. And often ID theft protection companies offer free tips and the latest fraud news on their social media accounts, like Lifelock’s Twitter page. All rights reserved.

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