LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The Federal Trade Commission got more than a million reports of identity theft last year. Those victims lost more than $10 billion combined. FOX5 wraps up ID Theft ...

As tax season gets underway, the Federal Trade Commission is issuing a new warning about evolving identity theft scams, urging taxpayers to stay alert. It’s part of an education campaign for ...

Timing is critical when you realize your identity may have been stolen. Know what to do before it happens so you can protect yourself as fast as possible.

• Thorough reporting. It is vital that once a plan is in place, your team updates you on progress. Speed will be a key factor ...

842,000 cases of identity theft have been reported to the FTC through the first three quarters of 2024. At that rate, the number of identity theft cases for the full year will exceed the amount ...

Thanks to data breaches and sharing too much information online, identity theft is a real issue. But there are steps you can take to make it tougher for someone to impersonate you.

A credit freeze involves putting a block on your credit reports, whereas a fraud alert is more like flagging your file. “A ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – The Federal Trade Commission is educating consumers on how to protect themselves from identity theft. This can happen to anyone at any time, especially now as tax season ...

Child identity theft is a growing problem, but proactive steps can significantly reduce the risk. Freezing your child’s ...