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Jan 13, 2026
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How can consumers check if their credit card data has been sold on the dark web?

Consumers can check whether their credit card data is being traded on the dark web by using dedicated dark-web monitoring services, reviewing financial statements and credit reports for signs of fraud...

Dec 7, 2025
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What steps should victims take if their identity or credit card info appears in a data breach?

If your identity or credit‑card data appears in a breach, federal consumer guidance says start at IdentityTheft.gov and follow stepwise recovery actions such as ordering free credit reports, checking ...

Feb 2, 2026

Stolen card

When a credit or debit card is stolen, and major card networks generally limit consumer liability—often to $50 or $0 if reported promptly—which makes immediate reporting the single most important acti...

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