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

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

We’ve all seen those “People Search” websites. They promise to find all sorts of personal details—phone numbers, addresses, even relatives. But most people really don’t care because they’re paid tools ...

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 ...

"Identity theft is not a joke, Jim! Millions of families suffer every year!" - Dwight Schrute's dramatic outburst in The ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – It’s Identity Theft Awareness Week and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says identity theft can happen to anyone and can take many forms. The agency and its partners are ...

When in doubt, don’t click. Taking an extra minute to verify a message could prevent identity theft, account compromise ...

Loans and credit: Fraudsters use fake Aadhaar, PAN, or salary slips to take loans in someone else’s name. Victims often ...

Every few months, we hear about another data breach that exposes the personal information of millions of people. But the most recent discovery is massive. Security researchers uncovered a staggering ...

Identity theft coverage is usually not included in standard home insurance, but with many providers, you can add it to your ...