With identity theft cases rising nationwide, more consumers are discovering unfamiliar accounts or inquiries on their credit reports. Petroff Amshen LLP explains how to respond effectively, protect ...

A new report by the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) sheds light on the emotional toll of identity theft and it explains why the losses extend well beyond the financial. The center conducted its ...

Identity theft is on the rise, with thousands of victims losing control of their personal and financial data. Immediate action is essential to prevent further damage and restore security. Victims must ...

THEFT. THE SIGNS OF TAX IDENTITY THEFT INCLUDE SOMEONE USING YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER TO FILE AND CLAIM A TAX REFUND. AND ONE WAY YOU WILL KNOW THIS IS IF THE IRS REJECTS YOUR TAX RETURN AFTER YOU ...

The I.R.S.’s Taxpayer Advocate Service found that many of those affected were lower-income people who depended on refunds to cover living costs. The wait is “ridiculous,” the head of the service said.

Summer vacation is over and children are back to school. Of all the concerns parents have at the start of the new school year, few probably think about the danger of their children becoming victims of ...

To determine which parts of the U.S. were most at risk, the study examined identity theft and fraud complaints per capita, change in complaint per capita as well as state policies that can mitigate ...

Identity theft doesn’t discriminate, and can affect even the most careful and conscious of people. With the advent of online shopping and banking — and factors beyond our control like data breaches — ...

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