Tax-related identity theft remains widespread and a potentially serious problem for victims, for whom authorized representatives can provide vital help.

The acronym UDAAP refers to unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts or practices by those who offer financial products or services to consumers.

Years ago, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) designated the last week of January as Identity Theft Awareness Week. For 2026, this week is devoted to education and awareness about identity theft, ...

As reports of new identity compromises climbed in 2025, experts say taking certain steps can help protect your personal ...

Failed Authentication Lock, first seen in Android 15, is a feature that automatically locks your device's screen after excessive failed authentication attempts. To give you more control over your own ...

On Tuesday, Google announced a number of updates and enhancements for existing Theft Protection Features for Android.

Google has introduced stronger Android authentication safeguards and enhanced recovery tools to make smartphones more challenging targets for thieves.

A credit freeze is an anti-fraud measure in which a credit bureau refrains from sharing a consumer’s credit report with any ...

A credit freeze blocks new accounts, but it won’t alert you when criminals open bank accounts or take out payday loans in your name. Kim Komando explains why layers of protection are the only way to ...

EDWARDSVILLE — An East Alton man was accused recently of multiple felony counts of identity theft, fraud, and other crimes. The 48-year-old suspect was accused Dec. 19 of five counts of aggravated ...

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is warning parents about the increasing risk of child identity theft. Warning signs include suspicious mail addressed to a child, debt collection calls or IRS notices.

ROCKINGHAM, N.C. — Sheriff Mark Gulledge announced the arrest of Juan Deara-Hernandez for identity theft on Dec. 23, following an investigation that began on Nov. 17. The investigation started when a ...