By Kimberly Palmer, NerdWallet AI tools are making it easier than ever for scammers to defraud consumers. The FBI reports that cybercrime is on the rise, reaching over 1 million complaints last year ...

Every online purchase, saved password, and social media account is an opportunity for criminals to steal personal data.

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Employment identity theft is when someone steals your personal information, such as your Social Security number (SSN), to ...

AND YOUR SIDE? CONSUMER INVESTIGATOR BRIAN ROCHE HAS THE ANSWER. LET ME START BY SHOWING YOU AN EMAIL I GOT FROM A VIEWER OVER THE WEEKEND. SHE WRITES, I HAVE AN ISSUE WITH MAILINGS FROM A BANK TO MY ...

Identity fraud losses hit $27.3 billion in 2025 as criminals exploit stolen data long after breaches fade from headlines.

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Older Americans are losing millions to identity theft at an alarming rate. Here's what to know, why older adults are targeted ...

Ramos, who serves as Compliance Fraud Specialist for Peoples Bank, discussed several of the fraud schemes targeting consumers ...

Wisconsin DATCP advises Canvas users after a 2026 data breach to update passwords, freeze credit, monitor reports, and watch for scams and identity theft.