Christy Rakoczy
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Christy (Rakoczy) Bieber is an identity theft expert covering identity theft protection, credit monitoring, and online scam prevention at All About Cookies.
With more than a decade of cybersecurity writing experience and a J.D. from UCLA School of Law, she brings a rigorous legal foundation to her work — one developed through years of teaching college-level courses on legal issues surrounding internet privacy. That background shapes how she writes about identity theft: clearly, accurately, and with a focus on the practical steps readers could take to protect themselves.
Her expertise has earned bylines at CNN, Forbes, Credit Karma, Investopedia, The Motley Fool, The Ascent, Insurify, and The Balance. Christy tests on a Mac and iPhone.
- CNN
- Credit Karma
- Insurify
- Forbes
- Motley Fool
- Ascent
- Investopedia
- The Balance
- WSJ
- FinanceBuzz
- Identity Theft
- J.D. in law from the University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law
- B.A. in English from the University of Rochester
- Mac or PC: Mac
- Android or iOS: iPhone
Christy's Latest Articles
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LifeLock Price 2026: How Much Does LifeLock Cost?
LifeLock's Core, Advanced, and Total plans vary widely in price and features — here's what each covers and which one is worth your money.
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Stay Safe This Tax Season: How To Avoid Popular Tax Scams in 2026
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 is when someone steals your personal data. Fraud is when they use it. Learn how both crimes work and how to protect yourself 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 Tax Identity Theft Happens in 2026 (And How To Protect Yourself)
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.
