SCDCA is hosting a free shred event and five educational webinars during Identity Theft Awareness Month to help South ...

Employment ID theft isn't the same as a fake job scam, but it can have a real negative impact on your life. Geoff Williams is a journalist and author. His byline has appeared in numerous publications, ...

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

It's easy to think of identity theft as something that won't happen to you. Unfortunately, it's all too common — with a case reported every 22 seconds. Last year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ...

Having your identity stolen can be bad news for both your finances and your overall well-being. The consequences can include fraudulent credit applications, emptied bank accounts and months spent ...

Here are some of the clearest signs that your identity may be compromised: You receive a bill for items you didn't buy. An ...

An attempted identity theft is more than a close call-it’s a serious warning. With reports sharply rising, Petroff Amshen LLP explains how a timely Identity Theft Check and credit report review can ...

Identity theft can strike anyone at any time, which is why experts say checking your credit report regularly is essential.

Children are surprisingly frequent victims of identity theft—around 25 percent of them will experience identity fraud or theft by the time they reach adulthood. The consequences of bad credit caused ...