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Pretend to be you when stopped by law enforcement? These are all examples of identity theft. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received more than 1 million reports of identity theft in 2023 ...

Data breaches and identity theft have become so commonplace that people often ignore notices about the latest breach of their personal information. "I just delete it. I don't pay any attention to ...

by Herb Weisbaum, contributing editor, Checkbook.org TOPICS: SEATTLE — Some forms of identity theft are relatively easy to deal with, such as stolen credit card numbers. But it’s a nightmare ...

PHOENIX — Identity theft can happen to anyone in Arizona, according to the state’s top prosecutor. “My office is here to help if you or your loved ones have been a victim of identity theft ...

As a journalist, I have spent years not only reviewing identity theft protection, but also covering and reflecting on the fallout of some of the biggest data breaches of the last two decades ...

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Batiste hopes that sharing her story will alert others to the identity theft scam and raise awareness for both property owners and real estate professionals. “What if I was in the process of ...

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Bad actors take aim at everyone, but some types of identity theft specifically target veterans. Criminals may deploy a couple of different strategies. Under one scenario ...

In our busy lives, we often forget about or neglect personal security. So having a service to nudge you about best practices ...

I spoke with ID theft experts to understand how these crimes occur, their impact on victims, and the steps to restore a stolen online identity. While fraudsters and scammers have always existed ...