WGAL

Viewer questions potential identity theft after receiving mail in another's name

INVESTIGATOR BRIAN ROCHE EXPLAINS. SO LET’S GET RIGHT TO THIS EMAIL SENT IN BY A VIEWER, HE WRITES. LAST WEEK, I RECEIVED A PRE-APPROVED BUSINESS CREDIT ACCOUNT IN THE MAIL. I HAVE MY OWN BUSINESS AND ...
ConsumerAffairs

How to Report Business Identity Theft

If you have identity theft protection for your business, you should contact the servicer first for assistance on how to move ...
ConsumerAffairs

What Is Unemployment Identity Theft?

Unemployment identity theft occurs when someone uses another person's personal information, such as their Social Security number (SSN), to fraudulently claim unemployment benefits. This crime has ...
Forbes

Majority Of Americans Think AI Will Make Identity Theft Scams More Common: How You Can Protect Yourself

With over a dozen credit cards and millions of credit card points racked up, Nancy Jiang condenses the complex world of card-churning for maximum rewards with minimum effort. Her work has been ...
AOL

10 Ways Identity Theft Can Wreck Your Life

Identity theft is a devastating crime that can ripple through your life and cause lasting repercussions. And so, we’re here to discuss various ways identity theft can completely wreck your life, with ...

7 signs someone may have stolen your identity for a tax refund

PeopleFinders reports seven signs of tax-related identity theft, emphasizing vigilance and prompt action to protect financial ...
The National Law Review

Attempted Identity Theft is Still a Threat-Here’s What to Do Next

An attempted identity theft is more than a close call-it's a serious warning. With reports sharply rising, Petroff Amshen LLP explains how a timely Identity Theft Check and credit report review can ...
AOL

Do you know the true cost of identity theft?

Identity theft tied to major data broker breaches has cost Americans more than $20 billion over the past decade, according to a 2026 report from the U.S. Senate Joint Economic Committee. That figure ...
PCMag

The Best Identity Theft Protection Software for 2026

Identity theft can empty your bank account, destroy your credit rating, and leave you struggling with debts you didn’t incur. These are the top services we've tested to prevent, detect, and remediate ...
Stacker on MSN

Tax identity theft is spiking across the US: These states are the biggest targets

PeopleFinders reports tax identity theft is on the rise in the U.S., with Florida, California, and Georgia among the top ...

Growing claims of Uber driver identity fraud raise passenger safety concerns: "You never know who's picking you up"

The allegations surfaced after several people across the country reported receiving tax forms showing income from Uber, ...
Forbes

Identity Theft Complaints Rose In Most States In 2024 With Florida At The Top Of The List

Identity theft reports rose by 9% nationwide last year, representing the first year-over-year increase in identity theft reports since 2021. Florida residents reported the most issues of any state in ...