Data breaches and identity theft have become so commonplace that people often ignore notices about the latest breach of their personal information. "I just delete it. I don't pay any attention to it," ...

With 83% of consumers fearing they’ll become identity theft victims within two years and AI-generated scams becoming nearly indistinguishable from legitimate communications, traditional security ...

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 ...

To protect your credit, immediately contact your bank and credit card issuer and place a fraud alert with one of the three ...

Clint Proctor is a lead editor with the credit cards and travel rewards team at Forbes Advisor. He has five years of experience in personal finance journalism and has contributed to a variety of ...

While you might think identity theft would never happen to you, it's unfortunately an all-too-common, growing problem. In the first half of 2023 alone, there were about as many identity theft reports ...

Children are a target of identity theft for many reasons. At the top of the list is they don't typically have credit reports. Holly Johnson is a credit card expert and writer who covers rewards and ...

It is much easier and safer to prevent identity theft than try to fix it later. Luckily, various identity theft protection services provide support and guidance. Most do the work for you, alerting you ...

If you become the victim of identity theft, identity theft insurance can help restore your finances and get you back on firm footing as you work to reclaim and secure your data. In 2022, 13.5 million ...

Natalie Campisi is a senior journalist who covers personal finance, balancing timely news with in-depth enterprise reporting. Her mission is to make complex financial issues clear and accessible for ...

Not sure how to talk to your child about identity theft? This guide explains it simply and shows how to keep their personal ...

Using examples drawn from valet parking and restaurant meals, the justices indicated that a federal law imposing mandatory two-year sentences should be read narrowly. By Adam Liptak WASHINGTON — The ...