Phony reports of ID theft to drive up credit scores contribute to car loan losses

Fraud losses in auto loans were 21 times higher than those involving credit cards, according to a new analysis from ...

My dad has been using my identity to open credit cards and take out loans — and he destroyed my credit. How do I fix it?

Although most of us think of the typical scam victim as an older person, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in ...
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AI, Deepfakes Make Identity Theft Scarier

From AI voice scams to synthetic identities, 2025 brings new, frightening ways criminals steal personal information, making ...
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Locking Your Social Security Number Can Protect You From Identity Theft – Here's How It Works

When you lock your Social Security number, a company looking to verify your SSN won't be able to verify your identity, stopping criminals from committing fraud. This option is also handy if you don't ...

Trick or thief? The frightening ways identities are stolen in 2025

PeopleFinders reports that identity theft in 2025 utilizes advanced tactics like AI scams and voice cloning, making detection ...
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Identity theft insurance: Should you buy it?

CHARLOTTE — If someone steals your identity, it can be hard to clean up the mess, so Action 9 attorney Jason Stoogenke wants you to know the pros and cons of identity theft insurance. It covers the ...
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Grassley sponsors bill to help victims of identity theft

PAROLE IMMEDIATELY. IOWA SENATOR CHUCK GRASSLEY IS SPONSORING A BILL TO HELP VICTIMS OF IDENTITY THEFT. GRASSLEY SAYS MILLIONS OF AMERICANS ARE AFFECTED EACH YEAR, AND SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS ARE A ...

Identity theft is not a joke! Here's how to stop it

"Identity theft is not a joke, Jim! Millions of families suffer every year!" - Dwight Schrute's dramatic outburst in The ...