Fraud Prevention

Learn to recognize scams, safeguard personal info, and recover from fraud with tips on security measures and understanding consumer protection laws.

Welcome to our Fraud Prevention hub, your go-to resource for safeguarding your finances and identity. Explore expert tips on recognizing scams, protecting your personal data, and recovering from fraud. Stay informed about the latest security measures and consumer protection laws. Dive into articles, explore subtopics, and get answers to your questions. Arm yourself with knowledge and protect your financial well-being today.

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Explore Fraud Prevention Subtopics and Resources

Explore key subtopics in Fraud Prevention to safeguard your finances. Understand scams, protect personal data, and navigate recovery. Learn about security measures and consumer laws to empower and protect yourself against financial and identity fraud.

Credit Errors

Learn to identify, dispute, and correct credit report errors to improve your credit score and financial health. Avoid common mistakes effectively.

Identity Theft

Identity Theft: Unauthorized use of personal info to commit fraud, affecting credit and financial security. Learn to prevent, detect, and recover.

Credit Monitoring

Credit monitoring tracks your credit report for changes, helping prevent fraud and maintain financial health by alerting you to suspicious activity.

Studies

Explore essential studies on Fraud Prevention, offering insights into recognizing scams, safeguarding personal information, and navigating recovery. These resources enhance understanding of financial security and consumer protection laws.

78% of Millennials and Gen Zers Report Being Targets of Debt Collection Scams

By: Jon McDonald 4/30/2024

In today’s world, scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, preying on people’s vulnerabilities and financial hardships. According to the Federal... Read More »

The 20 Most Dangerous Cities to Own Property

By: BadCredit.org Staff 1/27/2015

Every year, the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation releases data through the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program that shows the number of known violent... Read More »

Study Reveals Which Bank Ranks Highest in Security

By: Mike Randall 4/21/2014

In their 9th annual Credit Card Issuers Identity Scorecard, Javelin Research has named Bank of America as “Best in Class” for security. Javelin assessed 24... Read More »

2013 Had New Identity Theft Victim Every 2 Seconds

By: Mike Randall 3/10/2014

In a recent annual fraud study conducted by Javelin Strategy and Research, it was reported a new occurrence of identity fraud happened every two seconds in... Read More »

Industry News

Stay updated on the latest in Fraud Prevention industry news—key to understanding regulatory shifts, emerging trends, and innovations in security measures that shape how financial services protect against fraud and identity theft.

ScamSurvivors Helps Consumers Identify and Avoid Financial Scams

ScamSurvivors Helps Consumers Identify and Avoid Financial Scams

In a Nutshell: Scams have been around since the internet’s inception. Though the details have... Read More »

Jon McDonald 10/31/2022

The Global Anti-Scam Organization Provides Support, Advocacy for Victims

The Global Anti-Scam Organization Provides Support, Advocacy for Victims

In a Nutshell: Opportunities for romance and relationship-building abound online. But people... Read More »

Jon McDonald 9/27/2022

ITRC Helps Consumers Protect and Rebuild Credit

ITRC Helps Consumers Protect and Rebuild Credit

In a Nutshell: The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) has offered free remediation and... Read More »

Adam West 7/13/2022

Sontiq Helps Consumers and Businesses Protect Credit

Sontiq Helps Consumers and Businesses Protect Credit

In a Nutshell: Identity theft and credit card fraud are on the rise, with the number of reports... Read More »

Adam West 5/4/2022

RoboKiller Prevents Calls and Scams That Could Lead to Debt

RoboKiller Prevents Calls and Scams That Could Lead to Debt

In a Nutshell: Robocalls and texts affect almost everyone who owns a mobile device. In addition... Read More »

Jon McDonald 12/15/2021

Call Control Helps Block Fraud That Can Impact Credit

Call Control Helps Block Fraud That Can Impact Credit

In a Nutshell: Nearly 1 in 3 Americans were victims of phone scams in 2020. That type of fraud... Read More »

Jon McDonald 11/10/2021