Identity theft can cause serious financial and emotional damage, but there are simple ways to reduce your risk online.

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LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - About 22% of Americans have been victims of identity theft, which is millions of victims each year. The BBB says it’s a huge problem that’s growing by the day. We spoke to ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – It’s Identity Theft Awareness Week and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says identity theft can happen to anyone and can take many forms. The agency and its partners are ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (WHNT) – Identity Theft Awareness Week falls between Jan. 27-31 every year. Identity theft is more common than you may think.

Your Social Security number appeared in a breach, but exposure and identity theft are not the same. Here's how identity restoration actually works.

Identity theft protection services are your first line of digital defense, alerting you to irregularities in your credit reports and more. The best apps alert include three-bureau credit monitoring, ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is warning residents that identity theft continues to rank among the nation’s fastest-growing crimes. “The Missouri Attorney ...

PHOENIX — Identity theft can happen to anyone in Arizona, according to the state’s top prosecutor. “My office is here to help if you or your loved ones have been a victim of identity theft,” Arizona ...

Student loan identity theft happens when a scammer uses your information to apply for financial assistance and take out student loans for higher education. This type of theft is a growing concern ...