When you lock your Social Security number, a company looking to verify your SSN won't be able to verify your identity, ...

Landline identity theft is an emerging threat that gives scammers backdoor access to your accounts. An outdated phone number, especially a forgotten landline, can help them bypass security and drain ...

Your Social Security number (SSN) is a gateway to many aspects of your financial identity. It's required to open a bank account, apply for jobs, or rent a home. Unfortunately, if criminals gain access ...

I study fraud and cybercrime for a living. Then I became a case study. I've spent years as part of the fraud-fighting community, publishing academic research, sharing insights almost daily on LinkedIn ...

With summer on the way, identity fraud could peak—in 2024, consumers reported that most identity fraud incidents happened in the summer months, when spending is typically high. Here are 15 tips to ...

Bank Account Identity Theft climbed from 30,388 reports to 31,080, underscoring the continued risk of unauthorized access to debit cards and ACH transfers. These numbers confirm what many consumers ...