Identity theft is when someone uses your personal information without your permission. They may open a credit card account, ...

Learn how to spot, prevent and recover from identity theft during Identity Theft Awareness Week. Join free webinars hosted by ...

Scores could also change. The Federal Trade Commission says the best way to prevent this type of ID theft is to freeze the credit. This blocks the data needed for a credit inquiry and prevents the ...

If MFA is offered, you should be all over it. Once you set it up, you will not just be prompted to enter a password when ...

Utah companies with as little as five employees would be required to use E-Verify to confirm the legal authorization status ...

Being a victim of identity theft — whether it's a stolen Social Security number or credit card information — can become a big headache to resolve, especially if you don't discover the theft ...

Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson offers tips on how to protect your identity: Be vigilant, monitor accounts, use smart ...

Identity theft is a massive problem that shows no signs of slowing down: Americans lost $23 billion to identity fraud in 2023, according to Javelin Strategy and Research, a 13% increase from the ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – It’s Identity Theft Awareness Week and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says identity theft can happen to anyone and can take many forms. The agency and its partners ...

Hundreds of thousands of Americans become victims of tax-related identity theft each year. Here’s how to fight back.

How to Report Identity Theft If you suspect your identity has been stolen, your first action should be to freeze your credit to prevent the thief from applying for credit in your name. It's free ...

The Trump Administration had directed federal agencies to freeze the disbursement of loans and grants, but it was blocked Tuesday evening. The Massachusetts Board of Education met on Tuesday to ...