Back in 2004, Congress decided to tackle the problem of "identity theft." It was responding to much-publicized cases in which criminals obtained credit cards in other people's names, sticking them ...

It’s not always evident when an identity thief steals your personal information. So, it’s wise to stay alert for potential red flags that could indicate your sensitive data has been compromised. One ...

Standards body the Liberty Alliance Project believes it can contribute something currently missing from the ongoing debate on tackling identity theft — a lexicon of terms defining exactly what ...

Employment ID theft isn't the same as a fake job scam, but it can have a real negative impact on your life. Geoff Williams is a journalist and author. His byline has appeared in numerous publications, ...

Identity theft has become so commonplace that it no longer shocks you to hear about the latest scam. As normalized as identity theft has become, identity thieves are getting savvier and more creative ...

To protect your credit, immediately contact your bank and credit card issuer and place a fraud alert with one of the three ...