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Business Identity Theft During Tax Season: How to Catch It Early and What to Do

Business identity theft often surfaces during tax season. Learn the warning signs, how to catch it early, and what to do if ...

5 myths about identity theft that put your data at risk

Identity theft myths debunked: your personal data is already exposed on data broker sites, and scammers don't need major ...

The IRS won't text you. Scammers will — and it’s happening now

Cybercrime is rising fast, with the FTC urging Americans to bolster digital defenses amid tax scams, AI-driven fraud and ...
The Repository

Learn why 'synthetic ID theft' is a dangerous new scam tactic

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 ...

Watch out for scammers posing as NJ Health Department staff on calls

During a call, the perpetrators tell the recipients that someone has used their name to illegally obtain prescription drugs ...
WTVD

NC small business owner shares ID theft experience, long road to regaining it: 'Hours on the phone'

ROXBORO, N.C. (WTVD) -- Identity theft cases are on the rise this year, and if the numbers continue to trend upward, experts say it could be a record-breaking year for identity theft. When ...
WFMY News2

Why would your child have a credit report? Because the scammers stole their identity.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — "There's no morality here that scammers are not going to do that to kids. Kids are just as much of a target, if not more so," said Eva Velasquez, CEO, Identity Theft Resource ...

Love is in the air — and so are romance scams. Protect yourself online with these expert tips

For our new series Wallet Watch, cybersecurity expert Theresa Payton shares classic signs of romance scams and how to protect yourself online.