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 ...

SSN theft costs $15 on dark web marketplaces, but free credit freezes and monitoring services can block identity fraud before ...

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After reports that DOGE accessed sensitive data without authorization, privacy experts say Americans should implement a ...

It’s Identity Theft Awareness Week. In Wisconsin, to help consumers and taxpayers protect themselves from identity theft, the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection and Department of ...

It is almost impossible to prevent all identity theft, but consumers can lower their risk by placing credit report security freezes and fraud alerts, signing up for federal and state Identity ...

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 ...

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 ...

Identity theft myths debunked: your personal data is already exposed on data broker sites, and scammers don't need major ...

Ransomware attack on Texas gas station chain exposes 377,000 people's Social Security numbers and driver's licenses. Keep ...

The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s Securities Division is highlighting the Federal Trade Commission’s Identity Theft Awareness Week (Jan. 26 — Jan. 30, 2026) in an effort ...