It’s not always evident when an identity thief steals your personal information. So, it’s wise to stay alert for potential red flags that could indicate your sensitive data has been compromised. One ...

Identity theft has become so commonplace that it no longer shocks you to hear about the latest scam. As normalized as identity theft has become, identity thieves are getting savvier and more creative ...

Michelle Lambright Black, Founder of CreditWriter.com and HerCreditMatters.com, is a leading credit expert and personal finance writer with nearly two decades of experience in the credit industry. She ...

While you might think identity theft would never happen to you, it's unfortunately an all-too-common, growing problem. In the first half of 2023 alone, there were about as many identity theft reports ...

Many parents assume identity theft can only happen to adults with bank accounts and credit cards. When it comes to their ...

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 ...

Norton is one of the leading names in antivirus and cybersecurity, but its LifeLock service may not be its best offering. Business Insider's personal finance team compared LifeLock to the best ...

Whether it's a stolen Social Security number or credit card, being a victim of identity theft is a headache — especially if you don't discover it for weeks or months. That's where identity theft ...

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Identity theft shows no signs of slowing down: In 2024, there were more than 1.1 million reports of identity theft received through the Federal Trade Commission's IdentityTheft.gov website alone.