The new law helps victims clean up after identity theft. Here's what it won't do, and the free fixes that will.

Income tax identity theft remains a serious threat. Learn how tax refund fraud works, why victims wait years for refunds, and how an IRS PIN can help protect you.

Child identity theft happens when someone uses a child's personal information to commit fraud. It can go undetected for years because children typically do not have active credit or account monitoring ...

The best way to reduce your digital exposure and minimize your risk of fraud is to be proactive and clean up your digital footprint before identity theft occurs. Phishing is the act of sending out ...

Trump signed laws giving SS identity-theft victims one contact and requiring public reports on projects $1B over budget or five years late.

Identity theft is on the rise, with thousands of victims losing control of their personal and financial data. Immediate action is essential to prevent further damage and restore security. Victims must ...

Authorities say an investigation into identity theft and the use of fake identification documents has led to the detention of ...

There’s a bullseye on baby’s back. Targeting kids is fast becoming all the rage among shady scammers committing identity theft. A recent report from the Federal Trade Commission, the governmental ...

According to the Identity Theft Research Center, the rate at which people are finding themselves victims of identity theft continues to rise. Finding out that someone has cloned your identity can have ...

Children are a target of identity theft for many reasons. At the top of the list is they don't typically have credit reports. Identity theft can impact anyone, even the most vulnerable among us — our ...

We tested the best identity theft protection services in 2026. Compare insurance limits, credit monitoring, and prices across ...