Back in 2004, Congress decided to tackle the problem of "identity theft." It was responding to much-publicized cases in which criminals obtained credit cards in other people's names, sticking them ...

It’s not always evident when an identity thief steals your personal information. So, it’s wise to stay alert for potential red flags that could indicate your sensitive data has been compromised. One ...

A new report by the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) sheds light on the emotional toll of identity theft and it explains why the losses extend well beyond the financial. The center conducted its ...

For years, experts have argued over which crimes can be called identity theft. Some say the term should refer mainly to the creation of a new account that the victim has no knowledge of; others say it ...

Holly D. Johnson is an award-winning writer and personal finance expert who covers a variety of insurance topics as well as general personal finance. In addition to her articles in Forbes, her work ...

The Aura Individual plan is the least expensive identity theft protection plan on our list, offering all of the basic features you’d want in a plan. Despite its low cost, it offers a lot of the ...

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

Identity theft reports rose by 9% nationwide last year, representing the first year-over-year increase in identity theft reports since 2021. Florida residents reported the most issues of any state in ...