PeopleFinders reports rising identity theft rates despite awareness, urging users to protect personal information online.

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 ...

Identity theft is as pervasive as ever. The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Fraud and ID Theft Maps shows 748,555 reports of ID theft in the first half of 2025 — that’s nearly 200,000 more reports ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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Identity at Risk” Cybercrime is projected to cost US$10.5 trillion annually by 20251.Identity theft accounted for 47% of reported financial fraud in Europe in 2023.Digital fraud has become ...

In an age of constant data breaches, protecting your identity is more important than ever. Bitdefender and Norton are our top-rated security suites with ID theft protection, but which one should you ...

At least 4.4 million people have had their personal information stolen. I recommend you freeze your credit with all three credit bureaus. You should also enroll in an identity theft protection and ...

MADISON, Wis. (WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, TRADE, AND CONSUMER PROTECTION PRESS RELEASE) - July is Military Consumer Protection Month, and military personnel make great sacrifices for this ...