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Identity theft remains a rising issue for consumers. In the first three quarters of 2025, the Federal Trade Commission ...

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Most U.S. data breach disclosures explain what information was leaked and any protective steps available to consumers. At the federal level, the Federal Trade Commission advises that after a breach ...

Tax identity theft involves the theft of your SSN or other personal data to fraudulently file a tax return, receive a tax ...

October kicks off identity theft season, with the highest volume of fraudulent credit and loan applications all year. Fraud applications account for nearly 70% of all identity theft cases reported to ...

The holiday season is fraught with scams, with officials warning shoppers to keep an extra wary eye out for shady deals and potential fraudsters. This is especially so in Pennsylvania, a state that, ...