New report highlights emotional toll of identity theft on consumers

The Identity Theft Resource Center conducted its annual report on the consumer impact of identity crime, focusing on the rate ...

FTC services down amid US shutdown, limits reporting scams

Snap beneficiaries, federal workers, and more are impacted by this shutdown, and scammers could also be taking advantage of this time.
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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 2024 alone, 21,420 reports of identity theft involved victims aged 19 and ...
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'A perfect storm': Child identity theft surges 40%

(WJAR) — Kids are becoming identity thieves' favorite targets. Identity theft involving children has surged 40% over the last three years, according to the Federal Trade Commission. With Child ...
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Identity theft reports up 168 percent this year in North Carolina, report finds

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Your identity is at risk. A new report shows identity theft reports here in North Carolina are up 168% since the beginning of the pandemic, the 15th highest increase nationwide ...