Employment-related identity theft is on the rise. Victims may not find out until tax season.

Experts reveal why you might want to consider adding it if you're over 60 (and what it can actually do).

The rise of generative and agentic AI is fueling a wave of identity fraud, creating new challenges for state and local agencies. Nation-states, criminal gangs and others are using autonomous rogue AI ...

What happens if a scammer misuses your personal information, like your Social Security number to file a fraudulent unemployment claim?

Identity theft is one of the most annoying crimes a person can commit. It completely turns the victim's life on its head and ...

Identity theft can happen quickly and quietly. A stolen Social Security number, a misused credit card, a fake address tied to your name—it’s possible for someone to impersonate you without leaving any ...

The allegations surfaced after several people across the country reported receiving tax forms showing income from Uber, despite never signing up to drive for the company.

U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions (R-Waco) has introduced legislation aimed at combating identity fraud by providing grants to states to improve their identity protection systems.

An IDMerit data breach allegedly exposed over 203 million U.S. records containing personal details for identity verification, ...

In recent years, synthetic identity fraud has quietly become one of the fastest-growing forms of financial crime. Now, with the explosion of AI, the threat is accelerating at an alarming pace.

With identity theft and fraud on the rise, it's essential to monitor your credit report for signs of fraud. If you've been scammed, you'll need to contact your local police, the FTC, all three credit ...

Here are the best identity theft protection services to identify breaches and mitigate potential damage in 2026.