If you’re taking stock of your finances and preparing for 2026, make protecting yourself against identity theft part of your 2026 planning.

You’ve probably heard the saying “You can never be too careful.” That is true when it comes to protecting yourself from being a victim of identity theft. With next week being ...

Use your Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN). The six-digit number, which, in addition to your Social Security number, confirms ...

Viral credit score hack puts consumers at risk of jail, FTC warns - ‘The truth is, credit repair companies can’t legally ...

Under pressure from Congress, the Federal Trade Commission has agreed to postpone enforcement of its "Red Flags" rule that requires lawyers, doctors and other professionals to develop written identity ...

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Even federal regulators were surprised by what the most comprehensive government study of identity theft turned up: nearly 10 million victims and a loss of $53 billion for ...

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 ...

Identity theft doesn’t discriminate, and can affect even the most careful and conscious of people. With the advent of online shopping and banking — and factors beyond our control like data breaches — ...