If you’re taking stock of your finances and preparing for 2026, make protecting yourself against identity theft part of your 2026 planning.

Use your Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN). The six-digit number, which, in addition to your Social Security number, confirms ...

Generative AI is expected to supercharge online scams and impersonation attacks in 2026, pushing fraud ahead of ransomware as ...

The truth is, credit repair companies can’t legally remove information from your credit report if it’s accurate and current,’ ...

News 19's Ellie Byrd sat down with Karen Reeves, the President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of North Alabama, to ...

PeopleFinders reports the rise of fraud hotspots across the U.S., with scams driven by tech advances and rising rates in ...

Online crooks are increasingly going after children’s Social Security numbers and other sensitive information in order to ...

Social media is awash in promises that a few clicks can erase years of financial mistakes, but the latest viral "credit score ...

Federal authorities have warned that a viral social media credit “fix” could be illegal. Influencers promoting false identity theft claims may put consumers at risk of fines or prison.

Identity theft has evolved far beyond stolen wallets and phishing emails. Criminals are now using an ever-increasing variety of tools that include AI-powered scams and deepfake videos to open accounts ...

Victims of new identity theft need to take immediate steps to stave off detrimental damages to their credit and financial ...