Criminals combine a real person's Social Security number with other real or made-up details to trick credit issuers.

The FTC said that it received 2.6 million reports of fraud last year, with nationwide fraud losses topping $10 billion.

The risk of getting scammed is everywhere, including when someone does an online transaction. But good cyber practices can ...

Where these identity theft protection services check for your sensitive information differs between plans but generally include: The higher-cost identity theft insurance plans typically have more ...

A New Jersey father says hackers took over his family's phones and accounts and even changed their home address.

Another sign that could indicate potential fraud on your credit report is the presence of collections or charge-offs.

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According to the U.S. Treasury Department, check fraud has increased nationwide by 385%. Here's how to protect yourself.

A Florida man wanted by Central Bucks authorities on felony forgery, theft and identity theft charges for allegedly forging ...