Who’s to blame for the growing epidemic of identity-related tax fraud? All of us — -- The other day a reporter asked me who’s to blame for the growing epidemic of identity-related tax fraud. I ...

(Mass Appeal) – Tuesday, April 18th is tax day this year and between now and then many people will be the victim of identity theft that won’t be so easy to correct with the IRS. Steve Weisman, ...

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

Identity theft rarely starts with a dramatic five‑figure charge or a drained bank account. More often, the first clue is a tiny anomaly that is easy to ignore, like a small transaction you do not ...

SALT LAKE CITY — As tax season rolls around, many Utahns are seeing a familiar influx of forms in their mailboxes. But this year, one form in particular is raising red flags for some residents. A ...

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 ...

Employment ID theft isn't the same as a fake job scam, but it can have a real negative impact on your life. Geoff Williams is a journalist and author. His byline has appeared in numerous publications, ...

Conducting a background check on yourself isn’t always necessary if you’re concerned about identity theft, but there are situations when it can be a good idea. Identity theft has been rampant since ...

The amount of time that identity theft victims have to wait for tax refunds has increased as the Internal Revenue Service has shifted priorities, with some victims waiting nearly two years. Processing ...

If you become the victim of identity theft, identity theft insurance can help restore your finances and get you back on firm footing as you work to reclaim and secure your data. In 2022, 13.5 million ...

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 ...