Although most of us think of the typical scam victim as an older person, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in ...

Identity theft can happen to anyone, but the Federal Trade Commission says kids in foster care can be particularly vulnerable ...

Identity theft is as pervasive as ever. The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Fraud and ID Theft Maps shows 748,555 reports of ...

PeopleFinders reports rising identity theft rates despite awareness, urging users to protect personal information online.

The Identity Theft Resource Center® (ITRC), a nationally recognized nonprofit organization established to support victims of ...

WASHINGTON (AP) – The government says the number of identity theft complaints involving tax and wage fraud is soaring even as law enforcement tries to crack down. Federal Trade Commission officials ...

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 — ...

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Even federal regulators were surprised by what the most comprehensive government study of identity theft turned up: nearly 10 million victims and a loss of $53 billion for ...

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 ...

The FTC’s shut down matters because it halts important consumer protection operations. While out of service, critical tasks ...