If your identity is stolen, the first thing you should do is alert your bank and credit card companies about any fraudulent ...

Request an Identity Protection PIN from the IRS at IRS.gov, a six-digit code that will help prevent someone from using your ...

Referring to last week’s column on controlling identity theft disasters, we will continue here with part two. When you have your personal report and your police report in hand, you are ready for the ...

Although most of us think of the typical scam victim as an older person, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in 2024 alone, 21,420 reports of identity theft involved victims aged 19 and ...

By Atty. Jody L. Cooper Jody Cooper You notice a charge you don’t recognize. A credit card account appears in your name. Or a ...

Years ago, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) designated the last week of January asIdentity Theft Awareness Week. For 2026, this week is devoted to education and awareness about identity theft, which ...

BBB of the Mid-South President Randy Hutchinson gives advice on how to protect assets and avoid scams.

Employment-related identity theft happens when someone uses your personal information, commonly a Social Security number, to get hired for jobs and earn income illegally. In many cases, victims don't ...

Not all fraud rises to the level of identity theft and, by itself, a security breach doesn't constitute a stolen identity.