Even though the Identity Theft Resource Center reported fewer identity crime cases between 2024 and 2025, the number of ...

A new report by the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) sheds light on the emotional toll of identity theft and it explains why the losses extend well beyond the financial. The center conducted its ...

With 83% of consumers fearing they’ll become identity theft victims within two years and AI-generated scams becoming nearly indistinguishable from legitimate communications, traditional security ...

Child identity theft happens when someone gets hold of a minor’s personal information, such as their Social Security number (SSN), and uses it to pose as that child for financial gain. This allows ...

Most people think identity theft starts with a massive hack. In reality, it usually starts much more quietly, with bits of personal information you didn't even realize were public: old addresses, ...

Tax season is stressful enough without worrying that you could be a victim of identity theft. And yet, every year, thousands of taxpayers discover that their personal information has been stolen and ...

Identity theft has evolved far beyond stolen wallets and phishing emails. Criminals are now using an ever-increasing variety of tools that include AI-powered scams and deepfake videos to open accounts ...