Here are 8 signs that you could be a victim of identity theft
Identity theft knows no bounds and anyone can become a victim of identity theft. Staten Island District Attorney Michael E. McMahon recently gave borough residents some advice about how to determine if they have fallen victim to identity theft and what to do to avoid it.
Wisconsin man whose identity theft led to his victim’s incarceration gets 12 years in prison
The information technology expert for decades assumed the identity of another man so convincingly that his victim was forcibly medicated and wrongly jailed for identity theft himself.
Ways to protect yourself from tax return identity theft
Hundreds of thousands of Americans become victims of tax-related identity theft each year. Here’s how to fight back.
Here are 6 things you can do after falling victim to identity theft
Here are six ways to protect yourself after falling victim to identity theft: Report to your bank or credit card company and notify credit reporting agencies to place a freeze on your account and establish a fraud alert.
FTC warns of identity theft scams targeting taxpayers during filing season
As tax season gets underway, the Federal Trade Commission is issuing a new warning about evolving identity theft scams, urging taxpayers to stay alert.
IRS reduces wait times for some ID theft victims
The Internal Revenue Service is making progress on whittling down the amount of time it takes to help victims of tax-related identity theft.
Tax expert warns about identity theft
The 2024 tax season is officially underway. The IRS began accepting and processing tax returns Monday. You have until April 15th to file.
Hartland man sentenced to prison for identity theft that led to victim being jailed
The man who stole the identity of another man and had been living a life under a fake name in Hartland has been sentenced to ...
Best Identity Theft Protection Services for February 2025
Investopedia found ID Shield to be the best identity theft protection service thanks to its low fees and high coverage: up to $3 million in identity theft restoration.
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Former UIHC administrator sentenced 12 years for 30-year-long identity theft scheme
Steered by two U.S. Marshals, former University of Iowa Health Care administrator Matthew Keirans hobbled into the courtroom ...
Free Tools to Prevent and Recover From Identity Theft
Learn how to spot, prevent and recover from identity theft during Identity Theft Awareness Week. Join free webinars hosted by ...
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Fairfield man sentenced to four years for bank fraud and identity theft
Steven Daniel Miller, a 48-year-old from Fairfield, has been sentenced to four years in prison for bank fraud and aggravated ...
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Wisconsin man sentenced to prison in 'Kafkaesque' identity theft case
He began using the man's name and personal information to apply for jobs, obtain loans and insurance policies and buy cars ...
Identity theft experts: One step could have prevented ‘mega data breaches’
Consumer First Alert has been digging into a new report on “mega data breaches” and how one simple security step could have ...
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Better Business Bureau offers tips for identity theft awareness week
The Better Business Bureau is warning communities about identity theft scams and ways to protect yourself during identity ...