The seven types of identity theft are financial, medical, tax, employment, child, criminal and synthetic.

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 ...

Identity theft protection services cannot prevent fraud, but consumers can take practical steps to reduce their vulnerability to criminals. Credit freezes at major bureaus and strong online security ...

Ever spend a lot on a new tool or kitchen gadget and then discover you already have one, or something similar? If you’re thinking about paying for identity theft protection, it’s worth checking to see ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Ohio ranked 10th-highest in the nation for credit card fraud and identity theft during the Christmas season, with nearly 13 incidents per 100,000 residents — about 28% higher ...

Data spills do not just leak email addresses anymore. They spill lives. Every time a major company announces a breach, another warehouse of personal information lands in criminal marketplaces across ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — "There's no morality here that scammers are not going to do that to kids. Kids are just as much of a target, if not more so," said Eva Velasquez, CEO, Identity Theft Resource Center ...