ID theft is when someone illegally poses as you, usually to get money. Know these warning signs and prevention tips. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

Use your Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN). The six-digit number, which, in addition to your Social Security number, confirms ...

It's a good idea to keep a close eye on your incoming mail, as mail theft often leads to identity theft. In fact, The Federal Trade Commission estimates 400,000 people had their identities stolen last ...

Imagine waking up in the morning only to find out that a debt collection agency is calling you about a car you didn't know you bought, or you can't log in to your email or social media because your ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- We've all heard of identity theft. Maybe you or someone you know has even been a victim. Because it's on the rise, it's not surprising that companies are trying to cash in by ...

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns individuals and businesses about avoiding tax ID theft scams ...

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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 ...

SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WETM) — Residents around the Southern Tier have a chance to dispose of some unwanted personal documents in September as the Chemung Canal Trust Company is helping put on a free ...