Identity theft myths debunked: your personal data is already exposed on data broker sites, and scammers don't need major ...

Identity Theft Awareness Week runs Jan. 26 to 30, and Comptroller Susana Mendoza is advising consumers on ways to protect themselves.

If someone steals your identity, it can be hard to clean up the mess, so Action 9 attorney Jason Stoogenke wants you to know the pros and cons of identity theft insurance. It covers the cost of ...

SPRINGFIELD This is Identity Theft Awareness Week and Comptroller Mendoza is offering advice to help consumers protect ...

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 ...

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

Identity theft has evolved far beyond stolen wallets and phishing emails. Criminals are now using an ever-increasing variety of tools that include AI-powered scams and deepfake videos to open accounts ...

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

Ever spend a lot on a new tool or kitchen gadget and then discover you already have one, or something similar? If you’re thinking about paying for identity theft protection, it’s worth checking to see ...

How do you bounce back from identity theft? In today’s technological world, your personal and financial information often sits exposed — and ID thieves employ many methods to profit if they lay hands ...

Federal officials are scrambling to contain the fallout from a massive Social Security data exposure that has thrust millions ...

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 — ...