Another report on identity theft, by Fidelity’s IPX 1031, noted that Kansas posted the highest increase in ID theft of any state at 94.75% during 2020-2021 compared with 2017-2019, just ahead of ...

In addition to more than 14,000 identity theft claims at IDES, there have been 107,000 more fraud claims that came through Illinois under a new federal benefit called Pandemic Unemployment Assistance.

Report identity theft to the Federal Trade Commission at IdentityTheft.gov or 877-438-4338. The website and phone hotline both offer information in several languages.

BENTON, Ill. – A man and woman from southern Illinois were sentenced this week after admitting to identity theft and bank fraud. Prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern ...

Key Takeaways. With identity theft and fraud on the rise, it's essential to monitor your credit report for signs of fraud. If you've been scammed, you'll need to contact your local police, the FTC ...

Roughly 1.2 million taxpayers faced incredibly long waits last year for their tax refund cash after getting hit by tax-related ID theft, report says.