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In 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received more than 1 million reports of identity theft, and it's only expecting more. For those unsure of how to reduce the risk of identity theft, IDX ...

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Having your identity stolen can be bad news for both your finances and your overall well-being. The consequences can include fraudulent credit applications, emptied bank accounts and months spent ...

With 83% of consumers fearing they’ll become identity theft victims within two years and AI-generated scams becoming nearly indistinguishable from legitimate communications, traditional security ...

Children are a target of identity theft for many reasons. At the top of the list is they don't typically have credit reports. Holly Johnson is a credit card expert and writer who covers rewards and ...

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Identity theft is more common than you think, and recovery is achievable if you act efficiently and decisively. Be sure to report your case to your bank, the relevant companies and the FTC, and take ...