With identity theft and fraud on the rise, it's essential to monitor your credit report for signs of fraud. If you've been scammed, you'll need to contact your local police, the FTC, all three credit ...

To protect your credit, immediately contact your bank and credit card issuer and place a fraud alert with one of the three ...

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, ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Your identity is at risk. A new report shows identity theft reports here in North Carolina are up 168% since the beginning of the pandemic, the 15th highest increase nationwide ...

Identity theft is a growing concern in today’s digital world, with more than 5.7 million cases of fraud and identity theft reported to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in 2024 (an increase from 4.7 ...

If you are looking for a job in 2025 and lack moral and ethical scruples, you may be in luck: The cybercrime job market is expected to boom. That is according to a report by the Identity Theft ...

Online crooks are increasingly going after children’s Social Security numbers and other sensitive information in order to ...

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 ...

The truth is, credit repair companies can’t legally remove information from your credit report if it’s accurate and current,’ ...

With identity theft cases rising nationwide, more consumers are discovering unfamiliar accounts or inquiries on their credit reports. Petroff Amshen LLP explains how to respond effectively, protect ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. Criminals typically impersonated a general business (51 percent of impersonation scams) or a financial institution (21 ...