A Texas man has been sentenced to a year and a half in prison over his failed effort to dupe disgraced ex-congressman George ...

The FTC has reported a rise of identity theft reports, and student loans are a target that people need to be aware of.

Still, the fact that the problem persists and criminals are constantly shifting their fraud tactics is troubling, he said.

Former cybercriminal Brett Shannon Johnson said hackers are looking for the lowest hanging fruit and gave six ways to avoid ...

Your Social Security number could be used to create a new identity and rack up debt — then thieves stick you with the bill.

The surge in AI-aided cybercrime and fraud will only increase as bad actors become familiar with the technology.

During natural disasters like wildfires and floods, scammers often emerge to prey on victims. But there are steps you can ...

A married couple has been sentenced to years in prison for an identity-snatching fraud scheme that federal attorneys say ...

Identity theft affects hundreds of thousands of Americans every year—and your children are not immune. Here’s how to protect ...

A New York judge on Wednesday granted the Republican's request to delay his Feb. 7 sentencing after he pleaded guilty this summer to federal fraud and identity theft charges. U.S. District Court ...

The best identity theft protection services include dark web monitoring and alerts about stolen records. With timely notification you can change your passwords, freeze your credit, and/or take other ...

Jan. 8—Police received a report at 3:49 p.m. Tuesday of theft by fraud at 800 S. Fourth Ave. The individual had lost his wallet the day prior. Police received a report of theft by fraud at 4:54 ...