Adam Levin

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Adam Levin is co-founder of Credit.com and the chairman and founder of CyberScout. His experience as former director of the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs gives him unique insight into consumer privacy, legislation and financial advocacy. He is a nationally recognized expert on identity theft and credit, and is the author of SWIPED: How to Protect Yourself in a World Full of Scammers, Phishers, and Identity Thieves, a practical, lively book that is essential to surviving the ever-changing world of online security.

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How to Use Your Tax Refund to Build Credit
Should You Have a Disposable PIN Code to Protect Your Tax Refund?
The short answer to the above question is that in a perfect world... read more

February 1, 2018

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You know never to respond to a phone call from the IRS, because — say it with me — they never call. Well, this latest scam has been taking taxpayers for a ride.
This Blackmail Scam Brought to You by [Name of Data Breach]
Dave Eargle doesn’t have to imagine what it would be like to ge... read more

January 24, 2018

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Here are some fun gift ideas for your special someone this Valentine's Day.
Single? Here’s How You Can Stay Safe This Valentine’s Day
Let’s face it, even without the threat of fraud and scams, Vale... read more

January 18, 2018

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Will Congress Overhaul Credit Reporting Laws?
Identity Theft and the New Tax Bill
The 2017 filing season could be the worst yet for tax-related cri... read more

January 10, 2018

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6 Ways to Make Your Family Harder to Hack 2018
While there are a thousand resolution-worthy action items out the... read more

December 27, 2017

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The 12 Scams of Christmas for 2017
Scammers make a killing during the holiday season. While you spen... read more

December 11, 2017

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