Popular Tax-Filing Software Vulnerable to Fraud
H&R Block and Turbo Tax are among the least secure, says a new report.
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Becoming the victim of theft is bad for your peace of mind and feeling of security in your everyday life, but it can also wreak havoc with your budget, savings and financial outlook as you attempt to replace what you’ve lost. Debt.com has the latest news and expert tips on how to prevent, overcome and move forward from theft in your financial life.
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They’ve Seen All The Scams So You Don’t Have To
One of these tech experts even got ripped off. Learn what they know.
Older Used Cars Are Stolen More Than Newer Models
Hondas, plus Ford and Chevy pickups are the favorite vehicles of thieves
Your Bank Card Info Is Going to Get Stolen
Debit card compromises are up dramatically and ATMs are a huge part of it.
Waiting Until Tax Day to File Is How You Get Ripped Off
Tax-related identity theft is increasing, and experts say we ignore easy ways to protect ourselves by stressing about filing.
Our Tax Data Keeps Getting Stolen but It’s All Good
We might have had billions of dollars in tax fraud last year but most Americans aren’t worried about getting scammed.
Don’t Drive an Old Honda in California
California has the most stolen cars in the entire nation
Ransomware: The Digital Extortion People Don’t Know About
Hackers can lock you out of your files and make you pay to get them back. Here’s what to do.
What Do Shoplifting and Identity Theft Have In Common?
The answer may depress you. It depresses me.
126,000 Auto Thefts That Could’ve Been Avoided
Worried about getting your car stolen? Here’s a brilliant solution: Don’t leave it unlocked. Here’s where people did…
Ask the Expert: How Can I Guard Against Identity Theft When Traveling?
A reader gets 7 easy steps for a no-worry, no-hassle vacation.
The Crime Wave The FBI Is Ignoring
The FBI says violent crime and property crime are both down, but researchers say they’ve been replaced by something else.
Study: The Worst Part About Fraud Isn’t The Money
Here’s what to do if you get scammed, and ways to prevent it happening in the first place.
The Misplaced Priorities Of Credit Card Customers
Charging wisely and protecting your identity are important, but we’re obsessed with looking good — and smelling good.
How Any Moron Can Hack Into Your Company
It’s not the hacking you’ve heard of, but it has the potential to be create even more identity theft. And it’s so simple.
IBM Predicts Fewer Data Breaches in 2015 — But More People Might Get Hurt
An IBM security expert explains why, and how he was an ID theft victim himself.
A Taxing Problem: ID Theft When You Turn In Your Tax Return
Identity theft is already a serious problem. Combine it with tax season, and it’s a disaster.
The Top 10 Financial Predictions for 2015
From legal weed to the mortgage market, here’s what we predict will go down in 2015.
