Identity theft is as pervasive as ever. The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Fraud and ID Theft Maps shows 748,555 reports of ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- We've all heard of identity theft. Maybe you or someone you know has even been a victim. Because it's on the rise, it's not surprising that companies are trying to cash in by ...

When you lock your Social Security number, a company looking to verify your SSN won't be able to verify your identity, stopping criminals from committing fraud. This option is also handy if you don't ...

Providers such as LifeLock and Aura can be worth the cost to keep your information safe. But freezing and monitoring your own credit is cheaper. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are ...

Focus on what you can do to make yourself less of a target. Start by freezing your credit reports at the three major bureaus.

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, All About Cookies has revealed the winners of its inaugural Editor's Choice Awards for Identity Theft Protection, recognizing the most effective ...

Identity theft can sound like something straight out of a Hollywood thriller. A mysterious hacker breaking into a bank account or a con artist slipping through airport security with nothing but a ...

HAMPTON ROADS, VA—If you have car trouble or if you want to plan a family trip, most are familiar with the benefits of having AAA to do so. Did you know membership can also protect you from identity ...

U.S. identity theft data shows that some types of fraud have tripled in the past five years. American consumers face mounting ...