Christy Rakoczy

Christy's Latest Articles

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  LifeLock Price 2025: How Much Does LifeLock by Norton Cost?

  Norton LifeLock has various plans and price tags. Learn all about them in this detailed guide.

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  Stay Safe This Tax Season: How To Avoid Popular Tax Scams in 2025

  Tax scammers are at their most active between January and April. Learn how to deal with them in our expert guide and enjoy a safe tax-filing season.

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  What Is a Fraud Alert?

  If you suspect you’re a victim of identity theft, you can add a fraud alert to your credit report, which would notify creditors to confirm your identity when someone applies for credit in your name.

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  Identity Theft vs. Fraud: They’re Not the Same (Here’s Why)

  Identity theft and fraud sound similar, but they’re not the same thing. Learn how to recognize them and protect your private information from cybercriminals.

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  How To Recover From Google Voice Scams

  Google Voice scammers want your verification code to create a Google Voice phone number linked to you. Scammers then use that phone number to steal your identity, access your online accounts, or run scams on others.

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  9 Craigslist Scams You Can't Afford to Fall For

  Thieves run many different scams on Craigslist, including rental scams and fake event tickets — and you need to watch out for them to keep your money and identity safe.

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  Unemployment Fraud Can Cost You — Here's How to Stop It

  Unemployment fraud can take the form of claimant fraud, employer fraud, and identity theft. Learn how to protect yourself from this serious offense.

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  How To Protect Yourself From Tax Identity Theft in 2025

  A scammer could file a fraudulent tax return using your information, but there are steps you can take steps to avoid tax identity theft.

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  Complete Guide on How To Read a Credit Report

  Figuring out how to read a credit report is important to protect your identity and to correct errors that could affect your credit score.

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  Complete Guide To Avoiding Home Title Theft

  Home title theft is a risk, but you can protect against it by keeping your identifying information secure.

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  Credit Lock vs. Credit Freeze: Key Differences You Need to Know

  You can protect your credit by locking it or freezing it, but there are differences you need to know about.

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  How To File a Police Report for Identity Theft [Step-by-Step Guide]

  Reporting Identity theft to the police provides you with proof that this type of fraud occurred.

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  Complete Guide to Identity Theft Protection and Credit Monitoring

  Protecting your identity is crucial, and steps like keeping tabs on your credit report can help.

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  How to Dispute a Collections Notice: A Complete Guide

  If you get a collection notice you don't believe is valid, you need to know the smartest way to respond.

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  Complete Guide to Credit Report Disputes

  If there's inaccurate information on your credit report, you can dispute it.

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  Afraid Your Identity Has Been Stolen? Here's How To Find Out

  Identity theft can wreak havoc on your finances, so it could pay to check whether your information has fallen into the wrong hands.

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  Don't Let a Lost Social Security Card Lead to Identity Theft

  Your Social Security number is one of your most important pieces of private information, so losing your Social Security card could have consequences.

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  What Is Personally Identifiable Information? (And How To Protect Yours)

  Personally identifiable information could make you vulnerable to identity theft if not managed carefully.

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  10 Tips for Protecting Your Identity on the Internet

  Cybercrime could cost you, but there are ways to fight online identity theft.