The number of identity-theft cases fell last year, but criminals are getting savvier about how to win their victims’ confidence, with more of them relying on newer tools like artificial intelligence.

Having your identity stolen can be bad news for both your finances and your overall well-being. The consequences can include fraudulent credit applications, emptied bank accounts and months spent ...

Identity theft reports rose by 9% nationwide last year, representing the first year-over-year increase in identity theft reports since 2021. Florida residents reported the most issues of any state in ...

2023 was a record-breaking year for data compromises – and that's not a good thing. In its latest yearly report, the San Diego-based Identity Theft Resource Center said there were 3,205 data ...

Uncover alarming SIM Swapping Statistics and learn how to prevent theft, protect identity, and stay ahead of rising mobile ...

Adam Singer is Principal at Credit Report Law Group helping consumers with credit report errors to obtain corrections and compensation. Identity theft is an issue that hits close to home for me. Early ...

In the world we live in now, none of us is immune to hackers and data breaches. The only true way to keep yourself safe is to ...

Identity theft doesn’t discriminate, and can affect even the most careful and conscious of people. With the advent of online shopping and banking — and factors beyond our control like data breaches — ...

Who’s to blame for the growing epidemic of identity-related tax fraud? All of us — -- The other day a reporter asked me who’s to blame for the growing epidemic of identity-related tax fraud. I ...

Identity theft is more common than you think, and recovery is achievable if you act efficiently and decisively. Be sure to report your case to your bank, the relevant companies and the FTC, and take ...