Although most of us think of the typical scam victim as an older person, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in ...

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 ...

Identity theft is rampant in the United States, with millions of people affected every year. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported that consumers lost $12.5 billion due to identity theft in 2024 ...

Credit scores remain important during retirement for insurance rates and housing applications, while seniors become prime targets for identity theft and financial scams.

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 ...

(WJAR) — Kids are becoming identity thieves' favorite targets. Identity theft involving children has surged 40% over the last three years, according to the Federal Trade Commission. With Child ...

A routine personal finance assignment turned into a real-world lesson on credit reporting and identity security for one 20-year-old college student. After ordering her first free credit report, the ...