WASHINGTON--A subset of a major credit reporting company, which allegedly promised free reports but then billed customers $79.95 for a "credit monitoring service," has agreed to settle charges of ...

A Web site created by federal mandate last year to help consumers spot identity theft is opening up new avenues for fraud, according to a privacy watchdog group. The site, AnnualCreditReport.com, ...

Monitoring your credit report is a simple way to be proactive about your finances. Besides showing you where you could make improvements, it can help you spot fraud early and ensure the correct ...

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