MADISON, Wis. — To help Wisconsin consumers and taxpayers protect themselves from identity theft, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and Wisconsin ...

Identity theft has evolved far beyond stolen wallets and phishing emails. Criminals are now using an ever-increasing variety of tools that include AI-powered scams and deepfake videos to open accounts ...

Credit freeze after data breach? It won't stop all identity theft. Learn what gaps remain and how fraudsters bypass credit checks to steal your identity.

DETROIT – After piles of medical records from Oakland Physical Therapy & Hand Rehabilitation clinics were found along a Detroit road, a security expert noted that anyone who thinks their information ...

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Dayton Metro Library will host two programs focused on identity theft and scams soon. Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Northwest Branch: “Identity Theft” learn how ...

The world is filled with shady characters. Con artists and disreputable companies will do whatever it takes to steal your ...

Identity theft linked to major data broker breaches has cost Americans more than $20 billion over the past decade, according to a U.S. Senate report.

Most people think identity theft starts with a massive hack. In reality, it usually starts much more quietly, with bits of personal information you didn't even realize were public: old addresses, ...

Dear Liz: I am regularly notified by my identity theft protection service that there has been a data breach somewhere where my data is stored. I don’t know what in the world I’m supposed to do about ...

Here are the best identity theft protection services to identify breaches and mitigate potential damage in 2026.