Scam of the Week generally runs every Tuesday. Readers are welcome to contact reporter Jake Hutchison to report scams and ...

Submit copies of the police report and the FTC affidavit to the bank, along with a letter explaining the situation. Make it clear that you are the victim of identity theft, that the account is ...

A: Report the crime to your local police and file an identity theft complaint with the Federal Trade Commission at identitytheft.gov. The police report means your ex could be arrested and prosecuted ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — Identity theft is not a new crime, but it is a crime that’s exploding exponentially. Why is that? FBI says the pandemic is a major reason. According to FBI data, in the first four ...

Spot the warning signs of a hack and learn what steps to take immediately to protect your money and secure your financial ...

Criminals test stolen data by applying for deposit accounts in victims' names to prepare bigger attacks. Learn why banks won't share fraud details.

Following the company's disclosure of the data breach, multiple class action lawsuits have been filed against the firm, with patients and privacy advocates arguing that Conduent failed to implement ...

Hyundai AutoEver America suffered a data breach affecting 2,000 current and former employees, exposing names, Social Security ...

When James Strade received a letter from Citibank requesting IRS information for a new credit card in his late wife's name, he was baffled and worried. His wife, Laura, had never been a Citibank ...

It’s easy to ignore a charge of $0.17 or $1.19 on your bank statement, and that’s what scammers are hoping for. Make it a habit to check your account statements at least once a month, ensuring that ...

You trusted them with your Netflix password, maybe even your house key. But your social security number? Not intentionally.

It feels like every day there’s a new story about scams popping up. Phishing is a big one, where people try to trick you into ...