Updated Tips for Identity Theft Protection

The article discusses the expanding scope of identity theft, emphasizing that criminals now target existing accounts of personal information, bank, phone, and payment services, often leading to account takeovers. It highlights signs of fraud, such as unrecognized activity or account changes, and stresses the importance of comprehensive protection, including credit reports, account alerts, strong passwords, and freezing credit. The article also reviews features to consider when choosing identity theft protection services, such as monitoring coverage, alert usefulness, recovery support, and scam assistance, noting that prevention steps remain essential.

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