Identity theft rarely starts with a dramatic five‑figure charge or a drained bank account. More often, the first clue is a tiny anomaly that is easy to ignore, like a small transaction you do not ...

AI is transforming identity theft, scams and data breaches at scale. James E. Lee, president of the Identity Theft Resource ...

Identity theft tied to major data broker breaches has cost Americans more than $20 billion over the past decade, according to a 2026 report from the U.S. Senate Joint Economic Committee. That figure ...

Child identity theft happens when someone steals a child’s personal information for fraudulent use. Children’s data is vulnerable to theft because a child’s credit profile is typically empty. “Thieves ...

Identity theft is an ever-evolving crime. As credit bureaus and individuals catch on to the schemes of identity thieves, the con artists simply modify their tactics. Scammers are now combining ...

As Identity Theft Awareness Week highlights the risks of identity theft, the News 8 On Your Side team provides crucial advice on how to protect yourself from becoming a victim.Every single person is a ...

This week marks Identity Theft Awareness Week, and Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza emphasized some safety tips Monday for avoiding and dealing with identity theft. "One of the most important ...

Identity theft covers financial, medical, tax, employment, child, criminal and synthetic fraud. Each type can have severe consequences on your life, including damaging your credit and negatively ...