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How to Spot (and Stop) Mortgage Junk Mail

When you finalize the purchase of a home, your information becomes public record—and on comes the junk mail. The good news is there are ways to spot (and stop) mortgage junk mail.

Owning a Home Protecting Your Information

How to Ensure Your Accounts Are Safe

With so much information floating around in cyberspace, it's more important than ever to set up personal firewalls against potential fraud and identity theft. 

Protecting Your Information

10 Tips for Fortifying Your Passwords and Usernames

Rather than recycling familiar usernames and passwords over and over, try these tips for securing your information with hard-to-guess phrases.

Protecting Your Information

6 Ways to Stay Ahead of Scams, Fraud, and Identity Theft

Identity theft is on the rise. Follow these protective measures to prevent yourself from becoming the next victim.

Protecting Your Information

Popular Holiday Scams (and How to Avoid Them)

It’s natural to act quickly when you find a good deal—especially when you’ve been searching for the perfect gift. That's why scammers step up their game during the holidays.

Protecting Your Information

Protect Yourself from Unemployment Scams

Millions of Americans filed for unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, con artists were ready with their fraudulent scams.

Planning Your Future Protecting Your Information

Friendly Warning: Tax Season Is ‘Fraud’ Season

Tax season fraud and malware campaigns have a seemingly endless number of ploys. Many are designed to steal financial information or infect machines with malware.

Protecting Your Information

Stay (Financially) Safe During the Holidays

Americans will use many forms of payment for their holiday shopping needs. All the more reason to exercise caution during this buying frenzy.

Protecting Your Information

This Fall, Don’t Fall: Passwords and Phishing and Romance, Oh My!

Keep your personal information safe by using different passwords, examining links before clicking them, and following other helpful tips. 

Protecting Your Information

Generation Z and the Minefield of Online Scams

Young people's familiarity with technology—specifically, social media—can create a false sense of security when they are targeted by online scams.

Protecting Your Information