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Identity Theft Resource Center 2025 Consumer Impact Report: Financial & Emotional Impacts Rise Across the Board; AI is Seen as a Threat

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TransUnion data breach impacts more than 4.4 million Americans — here's how to spot identity theft

One of the three major credit bureaus has fallen victim to a cyberattack that exposed the personal data of more than 4.4 million Americans. TransUnion confirmed the breach, which involved a ... Read More

NICB Projects 49% Rise in Insurance Fraud Linked to Identity Theft in 2025

OAK BROOK, Ill., Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Use of identity theft in insurance crime is expected to rise 49% by the end of 2025, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the ... Read More

With ID theft on the rise, expert says to freeze your credit to prevent fraud

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A new report from the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) reveals alarming new information about the financial and emotional toll that identity theft and related fraud and ... Read More

New report highlights emotional toll of identity theft on consumers

A new report by the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) sheds light on the emotional toll of identity theft and it explains why the losses extend well beyond the financial. The center conducted its ... Read More

What Do Consumer Protection Identity Theft Plans Really Do for You?

Data breaches have exposed the personal data of hundreds of millions of people and put them at risk for identity theft. Identity theft services can be convenient, but they don’t prevent fraud from ... Read More

Identity theft insurance: Should you buy it?

CHARLOTTE — If someone steals your identity, it can be hard to clean up the mess, so Action 9 attorney Jason Stoogenke wants you to know the pros and cons of identity theft insurance. It covers the ... Read More

Identity thieves look to young athletes for a payday

A fraud detection company found that NFL and NBA picks are far likelier to be targeted with identity theft, an issue that has only grown in recent years. Read More

How to safeguard your credit score in retirement as fraud and identity theft rise among seniors

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! You've worked hard, saved smart, and now it's time to enjoy your retirement years. But here's the catch: your credit score still matters, even when you're ... Read More