Equifax has extended its offer of free credit freezes through June 30. Equifax made freezes free late last year in the wake of a data breach that compromised personal data on about 145 million U.S.

Data breaches, financial fraud and internet crime have increased in recent years, so now’s the time to review how to protect your finances. If you haven’t already frozen your credit to prevent ...

Freezing your credit reports with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion has become a straightforward and cost-free process, thanks to the 2018 economic stabilization act. This measure empowers consumers ...

Equifax has announced that their massive data breach in 2017 exposed the personal information of 147 million people. Now, the company has agreed to a $700 million settlement. Under the terms of the ...

Every few months, we hear about another data breach that exposes the personal information of millions of people. But the most recent discovery is massive. Security researchers uncovered a staggering ...

In 2023 there were more than 2.6 million fraud reports and 1 million identity theft reports filed through the Federal Trade Commission. If you’re concerned about someone stealing your personal ...

If you don't have the option to freeze your credit, one of these workarounds can provide the added protection you seek. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us ...

Freezing your credit is one way to lower your risk of being scammed. What is a credit freeze and how do you do this? We asked digital coach Grace Buscher, of Quincy, when is this a good idea and how ...