The Latest Breaking News from Identity Theft

Make sure not to fall for these -- they could put your financial health at risk and endanger the economic lives of the people you hold dear.

In today’s digital world, your smartphone acts as your wallet, identity, and communication lifeline. From bank OTPs to private conversations, everything flows through this single device. Cybersecurity experts warn that phone hacking and call forwarding scams are rising quietly, often without any visible signs. These scams work silently by redirecting…

‘The truth is, credit repair companies can’t legally remove information from your credit report if it’s accurate and current,’ the Federal Trade Commission said

Learn how to lock your Social Security number for free to prevent employment fraud and identity theft using E-Verify or by calling the SSA.

The internet feels like a private space when you are sitting on your couch. We scroll, click, and share without a second thought. However, digital privacy is fragile. We often leave a trail of breadcrumbs for strangers to follow. Cybercriminals are not always hacking mainframes in dark rooms. They simply…

Your wallet holds your entire life, which is exactly the problem. Losing it creates a nightmare scenario because thieves want more than just your cash. They want your identity. Unfortunately, certain items make their job incredibly easy. Therefore, you must remove these dangerous items now.

Identity theft victims surged from 43% to 78% in just one year. AI-generated scams are draining bank accounts, wrecking credit scores, and targeting children.

Identity theft is one of those things that feels like it only happens in movies or to “other people”—until suddenly, your bank account looks like a crime scene. One moment you’re casually scrolling through your emails, the next you’re staring at a credit report that looks like someone went on…

Identity theft has become one of the fastest-growing crimes in America, affecting millions of people each year. Criminals use stolen personal information to open credit...