Protecting your identity

Resources, advice, and recent coverage to help you prevent and cope with identity theft.

Managing your finances

Financial tools and articles from Bankrate.com on topics ranging from college financing to retirement.
The costs of identity theft

The costs of identity theft

From one-time credit card fraud to organized crime syndicates, identity theft's reach is expansive. It's far from a victimless crime: Consumers, businesses, government and law enforcement all suffer.
Tips for preventing identity theft
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Tips for protecting yourself

Each year, millions of Americans are victimized by identity theft, but with a little diligence, it's a preventable crime. Check out these tips for preventing ID theft.

Life stages of identity theft

Identity thieves discriminate to some degree. Anyone -- young or old, rich or poor -- can be a victim, but fraudsters generally prefer the easiest targets. Often, these are young adults.

Tips for identity theft victims

You suspect you're the victim of identity theft, but aren't sure how to respond. Here we've compiled advice to create a step-by-step guide to help you cope.

Recent coverage

Local data breaches

TJX Cos.

TJX Cos.

The retail chain suffered a massive security breach in January 2007.
Hannaford Bros.

Hannaford Bros.

The New England grocer's security was compromised in March 2008.

Blogs

I've been mugged

Boston information architect George Jenkins writes about his experiences with and opinions on identity theft and corporate responsibility.
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