What Hacked LivingSocial Users Actually Need to Worry About
Living Social just suffered a data breach, but smart users don't have much to fear. Here's what the thieves can do with the data they got, and how you can protect yourself.
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Identity Thieves Are Targeting Our Kids! What Parents Must Know
Why did banks give this little girl credit cards, home mortgages, and car and boat loans? And how did she keep getting them after defaulting time and time again? The answers should be a warning for every parent in America.
4 Smart Steps to Stymie the Scammers and Snoopers
It's easier than ever for con artists to swipe your sensitive financial information -- and then use it to decide if you're a good target for a scam. But the war isn't lost: Consider these easy strategies to protect yourself.
Bank Accounts Hacked: Is Your Money in Danger at Chase?
On Tuesday morning, my wife and I discovered our Chase Bank account had been hacked. By that afternoon, I realized we were part of something much bigger. But even a data breach that affected up to 1.5 million accounts is only the tip of the bank fraud iceberg.
