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Last year, there were over 1 million reports of identity theft, according to the Federal Trade Commission. And we're on pace for an even higher total in 2024. Identity theft can have a huge impact on ...

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Take these steps to better protect yourself from cybercriminals who are trying to compromise your accounts or steal your identity. Marshall Gunnell is a Tokyo-based tech journalist and editor with ...

Fannie Mae warns of multi-state, broker-led mortgage fraud linked with investment properties, a settlement company, multiple LLCs Fannie Mae has issued a fraud alert warning the mortgage industry ...

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