Identity theft rarely starts with a dramatic five‑figure charge or a drained bank account. More often, the first clue is a ...

(Mass Appeal) – Tuesday, April 18th is tax day this year and between now and then many people will be the victim of identity theft that won’t be so easy to correct with the IRS. Steve Weisman, ...

SALT LAKE CITY — As tax season rolls around, many Utahns are seeing a familiar influx of forms in their mailboxes. But this year, one form in particular is raising red flags for some residents. A ...

Conducting a background check on yourself isn’t always necessary if you’re concerned about identity theft, but there are situations when it can be a good idea. Identity theft has been rampant since ...

Employment ID theft isn't the same as a fake job scam, but it can have a real negative impact on your life. Geoff Williams is a journalist and author. His byline has appeared in numerous publications, ...

If you suspect that your child’s identity has been stolen, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office recommends reviewing the child’s credit reports, reporting fraud to affected companies and credit bureaus, ...

The amount of time that identity theft victims have to wait for tax refunds has increased as the Internal Revenue Service has shifted priorities, with some victims waiting nearly two years. Processing ...

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 ...

USCIS has tightened photo rules for immigration documents, now requiring photos no older than three years to combat identity theft. Previously, older photos were allowed, even during the pandemic.

The Connecticut Department of Labor says it suspects about 75% of the unemployment claims it is receiving are fraudulent and is warning of an uptick in fraud due to identity theft In addition to the ...