Identity theft can happen quickly and quietly. A stolen Social Security number, a misused credit card, a fake address tied to your name—it’s possible for someone to impersonate you without leaving any ...

Increasingly sophisticated fraud is on the rise. One of the fastest growing is synthetic identity fraud (SIF), which sees criminals creating new, false identities using a combination of real, stolen ...

Identity theft protection services cannot prevent fraud, but consumers can take practical steps to reduce their vulnerability to criminals. Credit freezes at major bureaus and strong online security ...

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MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A repeat federal offender has admitted to new charges that she stole thousands of dollars. Ramie Freeman pleaded guilty last week in U.S. District Court to mail fraud, wire fraud ...

Roosevelt Gulley III, 41, from Sacramento, has admitted to carrying out a large-scale fraud scheme during the COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. Attorney Eric Grant announced that Gulley pleaded guilty to wire ...

In an era where digital transactions dominate, identity fraud has evolved into a sophisticated menace. TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) research shines a spotlight on synthetic identity fraud, a deceptive ...

Baylor Bears running back Bryson Washington (7) and offensive lineman Omar Aigbedion (68) celebrate during the game between the SMU Mustangs and the Baylor Bears at Gerald J. Ford Stadium / Jerome ...

The Red Sox “B” is Boston. It’s stitched on caps, printed on bumper stickers, and even tattooed on die-hard fans. For many, it’s more than a team logo—it’s a symbol for the city’s grit and pride. But ...

Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., has introduced the Social Security Child Protection Act, which is aimed at safeguarding children from identity theft when their Social Security cards are lost or stolen.The ...

Just five years after being dramatically unseated by a court ruling, Peter Mutharika is set to return to power as the president of Malawi. Mutharika, who held the top job from 2014 to 2020, triumphed ...