Credit freezes have been free at Equifax, Experian and TransUnion since 2018. They are built to block one of the most common forms of identity fraud: new credit applications opened in your name. But ...

A new gas pump scam spreading across parts of the country could leave drivers unknowingly paying hundreds of dollars for fuel they never pumped. The scam, known as the “Screw Method,” has already been ...

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Thieves use card skimmers to steal debit and credit card information at gas pumps. Here’s what to look for and how to protect yourself from becoming a victim. This voice experience is generated by AI.

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SEC Monitoring Fraud Risks in Private Credit as Defaults Rise, Atkins Says Businesses that borrowed from private credit defaulted at a record 9.5% rate in 2025, according to credit rating firm Fitch ...

Threat actors across underground forums and chat groups are increasingly crafting structured fraud methods aimed at exploiting weaknesses in work processes of financial institutions. Rather than ...

A stealthy Python-based backdoor framework capable of long-term surveillance and credential theft has been identified targeting Windows systems. According to research from Securonix, the malware, ...

Hays County, Texas — What could have resulted in millions of dollars in financial losses for consumers has instead been stopped, thanks to a multi-agency investigation that dismantled a gift card ...

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A student credit card, when used responsibly, can help you establish a credit history, build your credit score and develop healthy spending habits. Use a student credit card for affordable, ...

POUGHKEEPSIE — A Dutchess County couple allegedly used stolen credit card information to rack up more than half a million dollars in fraudulent purchases, federal prosecutors said. Opeyemi “Tyler” ...