KEY TAKEAWAYS Scammers are using stolen identities to enroll in classes and steal federal grants or loans.Consumers can protect themselves by freezing their credit after data breaches and watching for ...
Income tax identity theft remains a serious threat. Learn how tax refund fraud works, why victims wait years for refunds, and how an IRS PIN can help protect you.
SAN DIEGO, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Identity Theft Resource Center ®, a nationally recognized nonprofit organization established to prevent and reduce the impact of identity theft, ...
Authorities say an investigation into identity theft and the use of fake identification documents has led to the detention of ...
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Americans are losing billions of dollars each year to fraud as identity theft cases continue to climb — and experts say it’s becoming harder to detect. More than 1 million ...
After 14 years leading the Identity Theft Resource Center, Eva Velasquez will retire as CEO in January 2027. During her tenure, the nonprofit group has expanded its national reach and support for ...
Persona, a global identity verification and fraud defense platform, today released new data showing that identity fraud is becoming more adaptive as fraudsters use AI and automation to make repeated ...
A Carnation man was sentenced to three years in prison for two schemes to steal pandemic benefits and steal the home, and ...
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The U.S. Federal Trade Commission said it received 635,000 consumer complaints in 2004, as criminals sold nonexistent products through online auction sites like eBay or went shopping with stolen ...
Medical identity theft occurs when someone receives health care with your personal information. It’s a serious issue that can disrupt your health and financial stability. Understanding how it occurs ...