My dad has been using my identity to open credit cards and take out loans — and he destroyed my credit. How do I fix it?

Although most of us think of the typical scam victim as an older person, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in ...
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I’m 25 and just discovered my dad’s been using my name to take out loans since I was a teen — and now my credit’s destroyed. What can I do?

While it may seem harsh, it’s important for Dmitri to involve law enforcement in his quest to recover his identity, as they ...

Identity theft is not a joke! Here's how to stop it

"Identity theft is not a joke, Jim! Millions of families suffer every year!" - Dwight Schrute's dramatic outburst in The ...

Experts warn of ‘ghost student’ scam that could leave any American saddled with ‘phantom’ student debt — here’s what to do if you’re targeted

“As we see a rise in sophisticated identity fraud attacks like synthetic identities and camera injection attacks, colleges ...

Do this first when you get a new credit card

“Sign new credit cards right when you get them – before someone else does,” USPIS said.

Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Throw Out Your Boarding Pass

“You should never leave your boarding pass on the plane or discard it in public places, even after your flight,” says Dave ...

How to Protect Your Money when You’re Married to A Gambling Addict

One step to take is to restrict how much access their partner has to family funds and assets, Betz-Hamilton said. One ...

Experts warn of ‘ghost student’ scams saddling Americans with ‘phantom’ student debt — what to do if you’re targeted

“As we see a rise in sophisticated identity fraud attacks like synthetic identities and camera injection attacks, colleges ...

Enjoying a Richer Retirement

How does spending change over the course of your life, and why it might mean you could spend more in retirement.

The sneakiest way to cut your bills takes 5 minutes - and doesn't mean canceling anything

Prices are creeping up, but you don't have to ditch Netflix or your gym - just try this underused move that can lower what ...

I just lost out on an apartment — because my mom was secretly carrying a $6K credit card balance in my name. My credit is wrecked — what do I do?

Identity theft is a serious crime that can have long-lasting impacts on the victim — so what do you do if the perpetrator is a family member?

A-lister said he loved me but when I realised it was con I turned tables on them…I’m here to warn you about sick tactics

A MESSAGE drops in your inbox from an attractive stranger or even a celebrity, telling you that you’re beautiful and they want to chat. You think it’s too good to be true, but their ...