Somebody in China stole my debit card number and ripped me off for $474.01. I got my money back – and I have tips to help you keep yours.

Scammers ramp up their activities each year around the holidays. Here are 12 popular scams you should be on the lookout for.

Identity theft is a growing and complex problem. But there are some simple things you can do to that will foil even the most dastardly thief.

Most people know at least a little about using firewall and anti-virus software to guard against incoming web attacks. But what about protecting all the information you're sending out? Here are 5 tips to make sure you're safe both ways.

How secure do you think your personal info is? Many people worry about the safety of their details, and for good reason: It's the top complaint received by the FTC every year. Make sure you're taking steps to guard it.

Do you share your birthday and birthplace on Facebook? Do you “friend” strangers? Then you may as well friend identity thieves too. A new study shows they’re exploiting social networks, so read on to find out whether you’re fully protecting yourself online.

I recently had to track down the past decade’s worth of my alma mater’s student body presidents for an article I was writing at another publication. Some were still local, while others had moved on. But 90 percent of them had one thing in common: They participated in social networks, so they were easy to find. Once you share your birthday on Facebook or brag about your employer on LinkedIn, I can use public records to track down everything from your home address to your home...