Identity theft is becoming more common as scammers target more and more Americans each year. It can be stressful to consider what could happen if cyber criminals manage to access your Social Security ...

Identity theft has evolved far beyond stolen wallets and phishing emails. Criminals are now using an ever-increasing variety of tools that include AI-powered scams and deepfake videos to open accounts ...

With 83% of consumers fearing they’ll become identity theft victims within two years and AI-generated scams becoming nearly indistinguishable from legitimate communications, traditional security ...

As fraud and identity theft rise among seniors, safeguarding credit scores during retirement becomes crucial. Recent reporting highlights the increasing incidence of identity-related crimes targeting ...

The surge in online fraud and data exposure incidents has intensified demand for services that safeguard personal and financial information. According to cybersecurity research, millions of ...

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Tax-related identity theft occurs when stolen Social Security numbers are used to file fraudulent returns and claim refunds. According to an interim report by the Treasury Inspector General For Tax ...

WalletHub ranked Florida as the most vulnerable state to identity theft and fraud due to weak protections and high complaint rates. Florida logged 528 identity-theft complaints and 2,163 fraud ...

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 ...