WalletHub ranked Florida as the most vulnerable state to identity theft and fraud due to weak protections and high complaint rates. Florida logged 528 identity-theft complaints and 2,163 fraud ...

A handcuff encircling the word “fraud.” (File photo courtesy of the FBI) An ex-con with convictions for fraud dating back almost 30 years was sentenced Wednesday in downtown Los Angeles to three years ...

PeopleFinders reports the rise of fraud hotspots across the U.S., with scams driven by tech advances and rising rates in ...

Victims of new identity theft need to take immediate steps to stave off detrimental damages to their credit and financial ...

Millions of Americans fall victim to identity theft and fraud each year, but residents of some states appear to be much more vulnerable than others. WalletHub, an online financial advisory site, ...

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 ...

Identity theft has evolved far beyond stolen wallets and phishing emails. Criminals are now using an ever-increasing variety of tools that include AI-powered scams and deepfake videos to open accounts ...

A East Peoria man was indicted Tuesday on federal wire fraud and identity theft charges after he allegedly used an unlicensed company to steal people's personal information for his own gain. Stephen H ...

Who’s to blame for the growing epidemic of identity-related tax fraud? All of us — -- The other day a reporter asked me who’s to blame for the growing epidemic of identity-related tax fraud. I ...

An East Peoria man faces federal charges for allegedly stealing personal and financial information from customers of his unlicensed IT company. The investigation began after an associate of the man ...