Identity theft

It's not that difficult, people

I have stumbled across another website that you probably want to remove your personal information from ASAP. I entered my name and location, and it pulled up all my personal information -- including addresses, relatives names, social media accounts, and more.

There's a website out there that likely has all of your (and your family's) personal info listed on it for anyone to access. This morning we walked through the steps to getting it all removed.

I've had my identity stolen once, and fortunately got off pretty easy -- but it has made me more vigilant when it comes to protecting it. There's a website you need to know about, remove your information from -- and share with your friends and family to help keep them safe too.

There's really no way to know if someone has hacked your information and filed on your behalf either until you go to file yourself.

If you ordered food at Noodles & Company this year you'll want to check your credit and debit card statements closely. The restaurant says it was the victim of a data breach that compromised customer's information from January 31st through June 2nd.

Thieves are lurking at the gas pump, waiting to steal your credit and debit card information. Nine hidden credit card skimmers have been found on gas pumps in a recent statewide inspection sweep by the Minnesota Commerce Department.

Tax season is a time of year that sees an increase in identity theft and tax related scams. Let's start by saying that you should NEVER give out information over the phone. This morning Ashli & I talked to the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota, and they had a ton of great suggestions. Here you go.