ID theft is when someone illegally poses as you, usually to get money. Know these warning signs and prevention tips. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Securities Division is highlighting the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC)’s Identity Theft Awareness Week (Jan. 26 - Jan. 30, 2026) in ...

Identity theft is becoming more common as scammers target more and more Americans each year. It can be stressful to consider what could happen if cyber criminals manage to access your Social Security ...

A credit freeze blocks new accounts, but it won’t alert you when criminals open bank accounts or take out payday loans in ...

Learn how to protect yourself and others from identity theft and other scams Sept. 3 in Park Ridge. Representatives of Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office will lead a presentation on ...

In many ways, your Social Security number is the master key to your entire life. It's not just a number; it's how you get a job, a loan and basically prove you are who you say you are. With all the ...

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The IRS is encouraging taxpayers to get an identity protection PIN (IP PIN). An IP PIN is a six-digit number that helps prevent thieves from filing federal tax returns in your name. With worries about ...

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