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Make sure your personal financial information is protected while using third-party financial and budgeting apps with these cybersecurity tips. Read more here.
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Have you recently lost your credit card? Learn about the 4 things you should do when you have lost your credit card to protect yourself from fraud.
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No product can prevent all forms of identity theft, but Equifax products may help better protect you against identity theft. Learn how.
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Cybercriminals are finding new ways to steal personal information. Because of this, protecting your identity is more important than ever.
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Learn what documentation Equifax will accept to validate your identity and address.
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Here are some resources to help you learn more about identity theft and steps you can take to help better protect against it.
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From phishing emails to password breaches, there are many threats to your online data. Help secure your information with this cybersecurity checklist.
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When a loved one dies, you need to know how to report death to social security and how to get a credit report for the deceased.
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If you believe you're a victim of identity theft, learn what you can do.
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You can place a fraud alert on your credit reports to let creditors know you've been a victim of fraud or identity theft, or think you may be.
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Equifax Identity Restoration can help you file identity theft reports, order credit reports, and more. Learn more about Equifax Identity Restoration here.
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Learn how to place a fraud alert or an active duty alert on your credit reports here.
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If you are a victim of identity theft following these 6 steps can be beneficial in finding a resolution. Learn more with Equifax.
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It's important to safeguard your financial future and request your credit report from prison to protect against fraud and theft.
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Credit report errors can happen when errors are made by a lender or creditor reporting to a nationwide credit bureau.
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Learn the differences between fraud alerts, security freezes and credit report locks and how they can help better protect your personal information.
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There is a dangerous rise in online job scams. Learn more about how job scams happen, what kind of job scams to look for and how to spot fake job postings.
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Rental fraud in the form of rental listing scams is becoming more common and advanced. Learn about rental scams and how to spot and report rent scammers.
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The increase in unemployment in recent years has caused a spike in unemployment fraud. Learn about unemployment fraud and how to protect yourself.
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It is important to protect your identity. But in the world of AI, deepfakes and scams are becoming harder to identify.
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If you need to replace your social security card because it was stolen or lost, there's no need to stress. Equifax offers a step-by-step guide to help you.
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The rise of AI has made spoofing more advanced than ever. It is important to know how to spot AI spoofing and how to protect yourself against it.
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If you're trying to add a minor child to your Equifax Family Plan and an Equifax credit report already exists for them, learn what you can do.
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Take steps to help protect yourself from scams and identity theft when you're shopping online. Here are a few simple ways.
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Active duty alerts are available for service members on active military duty who want to help reduce their risk of fraud or identity theft while deployed.
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To check if your child has credit reports with the three nationwide credit bureaus, you can send a request by mail.
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If you've had a loved one pass away, you can notify any of the three nationwide credit bureaus. Learn about the steps you can take.
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Learn how you can check the status of your Equifax product purchase and begin using your credit or identity products.
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Legal representatives and court-appointed guardians can follow these steps to get free credit reports for their wards.
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A fraud alert, a security freeze and a credit report lock all help you better protect your personal information, but they do so in different ways.
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Do you know the difference between your credit score & credit report? Learn more about your Equifax credit score and how it's different from your credit report today.
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Is your credit history accurate? Checking your Equifax credit report regularly helps you ensure your financial history is telling the right story.
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Your credit reports help lenders measure your level of credit risk. It's important to know what a credit report is and what you expect to find on one.