PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Since the COVID-19 pandemic, fraud and identity theft has cost consumers billions of dollars, topping 12 billion in 2024. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) , ...

The charges announced today are just a snapshot of the bigger picture, not just in Massachusetts but across the country.” ...

Every 22 seconds, someone falls victim to identity theft, making early detection and a fast response more critical than ever.

Identity theft is one of the most annoying crimes a person can commit. It completely turns the victim's life on its head and ...

What happens if a scammer misuses your personal information, like your Social Security number to file a fraudulent unemployment claim?

Duplicate identity fraud attempts more than doubled in 2025 as criminal networks increasingly reused stolen or fabricated identity data to bypass digital verification systems, according to a new ...

America First Credit Union is sharing some expert advice on how to keep your personal and financial information safe.

This is an incredibly broad approach to identity theft protection, but it will cost you. The ID Watchdog Premium Plan costs $21.95 per month, with a discount available to annual subscribers that ...

U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions (R-Waco) has introduced legislation aimed at combating identity fraud by providing grants to states to improve their identity protection systems.

Identity verification and the things we do with biometrics are, are very, very close to cybersecurity, with good guys and bad ...

A federal grand jury has indicted a man illegally residing in Pittsburgh on several charges, authorities say.

GeoComply today announced its unified identity platform for Brazil, bringing KYC verification, anti-fraud intelligence, and ...