identity theft

A hand tapping a contactless credit card on a modern payment terminal, with a glowing green checkmark appearing on the screen, set against a bright, clean retail background.

How to Protect Your Credit Card Information

Your credit card info can be stolen in stores or online. From tap-to-pay to virtual card numbers, I’ll walk you through the best ways to keep your credit card safe.

An image representing the aftermath of a major data breach. The image should depict a desktop with a computer screen displaying a warning message about a security breach. Surrounding the computer, there are items like a credit card, bank statements, and a Social Security card, symbolizing personal data. The scene is tense and chaotic, with a newspaper headline about the breach visible in the background. The overall mood should be one of caution and urgency, emphasizing the need to protect personal information.

Social Security Number Compromised — What to Do?

Billions of records of personal information, including Social Security numbers, has been exposed. What to do?

Phishing: How to Know It When You See It

Phishing is a way scammers trick you into providing personal and financial details. Phishing opens the door to identity theft and more.