When you lock your Social Security number, a company looking to verify your SSN won't be able to verify your identity, ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. An identity theft ring believed to be based in the Burbank area is stealing Social Security Numbers of former ...

In today’s increasingly digital world, identity theft has become a serious concern, especially for seniors. Older adults are often targeted by scammers and cybercriminals because they may be less ...

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 ...

Not sure how to talk to your child about identity theft? This guide explains it simply and shows how to keep their personal ...

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 ...

HAMMOND -- Postal inspectors and local law enforcement officials conducted coordinated raids Thursday, targeting suspects involved in recent identity theft cases. Agents descended on houses in Hammond ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Farrington writes about higher education and student loans. When most people think of identity theft, they envision ...