Identity theft of children under age 19 is a growing issue, according to Federal Trade Commission data. Freezing a minor's credit with the three major credit bureaus — Experian, Equifax and TransUnion ...

When you lock your Social Security number, a company looking to verify your SSN won't be able to verify your identity, ...

Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. A credit freeze and a credit lock are two tools you can use to protect your credit from hackers, identity thieves and other ...

After facing outrage over last month's security breach, Equifax said it will offer a new, free service that gives consumers more control over their personal information. It's called a credit lock, and ...

Equifax introduced a free consumer service Wednesday that allows people to lock access to their credit files from a mobile phone. It did not work. Are you surprised? After cyberthieves gained access ...

A new survey reports that 22% of U.S. credit card users are sinking deeper into debt each month — with credit card debt preventing many from reaching financial milestones, such as buying a home or ...

Most parents would take herculean steps to protect their children. But many overlook a relatively simple way to help shore up a child's financial security: freezing the minor's credit. This could be ...