Employment-related identity theft is on the rise. Victims may not find out until tax season.

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IRS launches a new online fraud reporting hub, simplifying how taxpayers report tax scams, identity theft, and misconduct ...

The allegations surfaced after several people across the country reported receiving tax forms showing income from Uber, ...

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 ...

What happens if a scammer misuses your personal information, like your Social Security number to file a fraudulent unemployment claim?

Zander does a public records search, alerting users to anyone attempting to change their address with the United States Postal Service, which can be a sign of fraud. Lost wallet assistance helps users ...

This is an incredibly broad approach to identity theft protection, but it will cost you. The ID Watchdog Premium Plan costs $21.95 per month, with a discount available to annual subscribers that ...

An incorrect address on your credit report is one at which you've never lived and it can be a signal of identity theft. Here's what to do if you spot one.

It started with a voicemail from a Hertz rental car location in Miami, Florida. A 57-year-old woman in Los Alamitos, California, was asked when she planned to return a Mercedes-Benz she had never ...