Identity theft is a pressing concern for Americans, a new AICPA survey found. Half of the 1,005 U.S. adults surveyed said it was at least somewhat likely they would lose money to identity theft in the ...

The event provided attendees with valuable insights on how identity theft happens, the warning signs to watch for and simple steps to secure personal information both online and offline. Participants ...

TL;DR: Smartphone theft is rising, with identity theft a major concern. Global searches for "report stolen phone" increased by 3.5% from April 2024 to April 2025. To protect your iPhone, adjust ...

Pettus said a key to preventing identity theft is to keep personal information safeguarded. “The first thing is to not leave your valuables in your car, like credit cards and checkbooks,” he said.

This week's Pennsylvania Newsmakers features an all-star panel discussing recent state legislative activity: Fred Anton, CEO of the Pennsylvania Manufacturers' Association; Gene Barr, Vice President ...

Identity theft has become a significant concern in recent years, with public institutions increasingly becoming the target of cybercriminals. Personal data is exposed from breaches in healthcare ...

Identity theft is becoming more common as scammers target more and more Americans each year. It can be stressful to consider what could happen if cyber criminals manage to access your Social Security ...

A Take Charge Illinois program on identity theft prevention will be presented at 6:30 p.m. March 7 at the Sherrard Library by the Consumer Affairs Division of the Illinois State Comptroller’s Office.

Freezing your SSN can save you from serious financial harm. Credit freezes are your free shield against thieves. Your Social Security number is a crucial piece of personal information. It's used for ...

Identity theft reports rose by 9% nationwide last year, representing the first year-over-year increase in identity theft reports since 2021. Florida residents reported the most issues of any state in ...

CHARLOTTE — If someone steals your identity, it can be hard to clean up the mess, so Action 9 attorney Jason Stoogenke wants you to know the pros and cons of identity theft insurance. It covers the ...