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How to Donate Wisely and Avoid Charity Scams

When you decide to support a cause you care about, you want your donation to count. Doing some research and planning your giving can help ensure your donations get where they’ll do good. Here are tips to help you plan your donation– and avoid scams.
10 Things to Do Immediately After Your Identity Is Stolen

Last year, more than 145 million Americans had their personal information accessed during a security breach at the credit bureau Experian. That's 145 million people who could be in the crosshairs for stolen identities
Equifax Data Breach

Cybersecurity Incident & Important Consumer Information - Click the link to Equifax's security center to get information on the breach and steps they are taking to control this situation. You can click on the Potential Impact tab and enter your information to see if you were directly impacted. If impacted, Equifax is providing complimentary identity theft protection and credit monitoring. You will be required to enroll in the service on or after an assigned date that they provide.
Survey shows widespread impact of ID fraud

An article from Money Management International shows us a survey on how widespread the impact of ID fraud can be.
5 Cybercrime Prevention Tips

According to the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC), cybercrime is any “crime committed or facilitated via the Internet.” This covers a lot of ground. It includes monetary crimes such as illegally accessing bank accounts, credit accounts and other personal financial information online; as well as infecting computers with viruses and other malware
7 Ways to Guard Your Wallet and Identity When Shopping Online

Safeguarding your sensitive information while online is important as the holidays approach. Shopping online entails transmitting personal and financial data. Americans did $69.1 billion worth of shopping online during the 2015 holiday season. That was a 13 percent increase from the prior year, according to analytics company comScore. So to help you prepare for this holiday shopping season, we’ve rounded up key tips for protecting your wallet and identity online.
10 Things You Can Do to Avoid Fraud

Crooks use clever schemes to defraud millions of people every year. They often combine new technology with old tricks to get people to send money or give out personal information. Here are some practical tips to help you stay a step ahead.