With identity theft cases rising nationwide, more consumers are discovering unfamiliar accounts or inquiries on their credit ...

Fraud and identity theft are getting more sophisticated and harder to spot. Stay ahead of the scammers with our advice.

Scammers use number porting to take control of outdated landlines still connected to financial accounts, bypassing two-factor ...

Scammers don’t take vacations—and travelers are their favorite targets. From booking traps and fake Wi-Fi networks to identity theft through leaked personal data, today’s con artists are smarter and ...

An attempted identity theft is more than a close call-it’s a serious warning. With reports sharply rising, Petroff Amshen LLP explains how a timely Identity Theft Check and credit report review can ...

Identity theft is often framed as a cybersecurity issue, but at its core, it’s a data problem. That’s because identity thieves rely almost entirely on personal information—whether to steal your ...

It's easy to think of identity theft as something that won't happen to you. Unfortunately, it's all too common — with a case reported every 22 seconds. Last year, the Federal Trade Commission ...

“Unfortunately scammers do prey on social media and if you’re divulging too much sensitive information about your child, that could potentially lead to identity theft.” The BBB recommends doing ...

Identity theft affects more than 16 million Americans each year to the tune of $24.7 billion, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics. It is the single largest type of property crime.

As the school year begins, parents are reminded to be cautious when sharing back-to-school photos on social media to prevent potential security risks.

Credit Card Identity Theft surged from 101,461 cases in Q1 2024 to 151,608 cases in Q1 2025, with the majority linked to unauthorized applications for new accounts.