Tax-related identity theft remains widespread and a potentially serious problem for victims, for whom authorized ...

Our survey of 1,500 identity theft victims reveals total financial losses, common fraud types, and how identity theft impacts daily life.

Marshall Gunnell is a Tokyo-based tech journalist and editor with over a decade of experience covering IT, cybersecurity and data storage. Alongside CNET, his work has appeared in ZDNET, Business ...

It’s easy to ignore a charge of $0.17 or $1.19 on your bank statement, and that’s what scammers are hoping for. Make it a habit to check your account statements at least once a month, ensuring that ...

Debt.com's annual ID Theft Survey reveals that in one year, identity theft victimization rose from 43% to 78%, and concern over AI-fueled fraud has skyrocketed to 90%. Each December, Debt.com surveys ...

Our guide explains all you need to know about identity theft, including what it is, how to prevent it, and what to do if ...

Identity theft reports surpassed 2024 totals within the first nine months of 2025, as scam-driven fraud losses climbed ...

Most people think identity theft starts with a massive hack. In reality, it usually starts much more quietly, with bits of personal information you didn't even realize were public: old addresses, ...

Physical ID theft recovery proves more complex than credit card fraud, requiring police reports across multiple jurisdictions and extensive documentation.