With identity theft cases rising nationwide, more consumers are discovering unfamiliar accounts or inquiries on their credit reports. Petroff Amshen LLP explains how to respond effectively, protect ...

Identity theft is more common than you think, and recovery is achievable if you act efficiently and decisively. Be sure to report your case to your bank, the relevant companies and the FTC, and take ...

To protect your credit, immediately contact your bank and credit card issuer and place a fraud alert with one of the three ...

With summer on the way, identity fraud could peak—in 2024, consumers reported that most identity fraud incidents happened in the summer months, when spending is typically high. Here are 15 tips to ...

I study fraud and cybercrime for a living. Then I became a case study. I've spent years as part of the fraud-fighting community, publishing academic research, sharing insights almost daily on LinkedIn ...

Online crooks are increasingly going after children’s Social Security numbers and other sensitive information in order to ...

One click can give a stranger access to your life. If you’ve been targeted by identity fraud in Texas, here is exactly how to ...