In recent years, information security and identity theft have become top headlines in the news. And no wonder—data provided by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) shows that Americans lost more than $10 billion to fraud in 2023. That’s a 14% increase from losses in 2022.
Here are three ways you can protect your sensitive information from credit card fraud schemes and identity thieves.

Three Easy Ways to Help Protect Yourself from Fraud and Identity Theft
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Last Updated: September 23, 2025
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