Signing up for an identity theft protection service is one of the best ways to find out if your sensitive data is on the dark ...

You can’t cash in on a stranger’s life insurance policy — even if a lawyer says you can,” the Federal Trade Commission says.

Chuck Hollis is assistant administrator of the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles. Please email your questions to ...

There’s a bullseye on baby’s back. Targeting kids is fast becoming all the rage among shady scammers committing identity theft. A recent report from the Federal Trade Commission, the governmental ...

In 2023, the Federal Trade Commission logged over 1 million reports of identity theft, 100,000 fewer reports than in 2022. That figure only includes what gets reported — the true number of ...

When you are dealing with identity fraud, it may be hard to know how to start untangling the mess. Maybe you have new charges on your credit card you did not make yourself, or a fraudster has ...

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which means it's the perfect time to learn how to protect yourself from scams.

With identity theft on the rise, effective legal strategies are crucial for those affected. Petroff Amshen LLP is dedicated to reclaiming the financial security of its clients. Their comprehensive ...

According to the latest Consumer Sentinel from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), about one in five Americans have lost money to identity theft, imposter scams and credit bureau fraud. That’s ...