Your Social Security number is vulnerable to identity thieves — here's how to lock it down

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

Employment Identity Theft Happens More Often Than You Think. Here's How to Spot It

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, ...
Forbes

Trends In Identity Theft In 2024 And How You Can Protect Yourself

Adam Singer is Principal at Credit Report Law Group helping consumers with credit report errors to obtain corrections and compensation. Identity theft is an issue that hits close to home for me. Early ...
Yahoo

Information theft is on the rise. People are particularly vulnerable after natural disasters

NEW YORK (AP) — Information theft is on the rise. Over 1.1 million people in the U.S. alone reported the crime to the Federal Trade Commission in 2022. When a thief opens accounts in your name or ...
USA Today

What is identity theft and how to prevent it

It’s not always evident when an identity thief steals your personal information. So, it’s wise to stay alert for potential red flags that could indicate your sensitive data has been compromised. One ...
Bitdefender

How to Talk About Identity Theft with Kids

Not sure how to talk to your child about identity theft? This guide explains it simply and shows how to keep their personal ...
CEOWORLD magazine

6 Reasons Why Identity Theft Protection is Key to Staying Ahead of Cyber Criminals

The modern-age financial system is a complex web of amenities, ranging from traditional bank accounts to new-age credit cards ...

Ohio AG warns of child identity theft. Learn the signs, how to stop it

If you suspect that your child’s identity has been stolen, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office recommends reviewing the ...
Forbes

How To Reduce Your Risk Of Identity Theft, According To An Expert

John Wilson is a Senior Fellow responsible for Threat Research at Agari by Fortra where he heads up the Agari Cyber Intelligence Division (ACID). John researches business email compromise scams and ...
CNET

Your Personal Data Is Likely on the Dark Web. Experts Share What You Can Do to Fend Off ...

Geoff Williams is a journalist and author. His byline has appeared in numerous publications, including U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, Entertainment Weekly, The Washington Post, LIFE magazine ...

Two incidents of identity theft reported in Saratoga

Identity theft: A Saratoga resident reported that someone contacted them by phone providing some of her personal information ...
Los Angeles Times

There are no perfect solutions for identity theft. But experts and a victim have ideas

Identity theft happened to me. It could happen to you. Our systems enable bad actors to commit identity fraud and generally get away with it. But it doesn’t have to be this way. In my experience as a ...