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How Women Can Protect Personal Information During Back-to-School Season

Back-to-school season brings packed calendars, online shopping, school forms, and constant communication with teachers, coaches, and childcare providers. While these activities help families prepare for a successful school year, they also create opportunities for scammers looking to steal personal information. The Federal Trade Commission says more than one million identity…

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Brickbat: Bargain Shopping

Carla Louise Collins, a Tennessee Department of Human Services employee, was arrested and charged with identity theft and fraudulent use of… The post Brickbat: Bargain Shopping appeared first on Reason.com.

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How to Freeze Your Credit for Free After 60—and Why Every Retiree Should Do It

When you turn 60, you’re likely thinking about the latter half of your life and what it’ll look like. You’re entering the home stretch of...

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Bitdefender Identity Theft Protection review

In our Bitdefender Identity Theft Protection review, we thoroughly examine the pros and cons of the platform relative to other top identity theft protection services.

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'Amazon put identity theft victims through a Kafkaesque ordeal': FTC issues $2.5 million fine over denying requests

The Federal Trade Commission accused Amazon of making it difficult for identity theft victims to actually get records of fraudulent transactions.

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Brickbat: Sign Here

Former U.S. Army recruiter Jane Crosby pleaded guilty to bank fraud and aggravated identity theft after using seven prospective Army recruits'… The post Brickbat: Sign Here appeared first on Reason.com.

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Women Lose Billions to Fraud Each Year — Why Summer Scams Hit Especially Hard

As temperatures rise and travel plans take shape, scammers see opportunity. Every year, women lose billions of dollars to fraud through investment schemes, romance scams, fake online shopping offers, and identity theft. Recent consumer fraud data shows that Americans reported losing a record $15.9 billion to scams in 2025, with…

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The Free Credit Freeze That Stops Identity Thieves Cold

Over one million cases of identity theft are reported every year, costing Americans tens of billions of dollars. In fact, one in five adults will...

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America's Healthcare Data Breach Problem Has Reached Its Worst Level in History — And Chicago's Hospital Systems Are Among the Most Frequent Targets

Healthcare data breaches exposed 289 million Americans in 2024, putting Chicago patients at growing risk of medical identity theft and fraud.

Medical Daily

Trader Joe's Is Paying Out $7.4 Million to Shoppers: Here's How To Claim Your Share Before the Deadline

Trader Joe's has agreed to a £5.87 million settlement over improper receipt printing. Eligible customers can claim approximately £81 by 9 June 2026. The settlement is subject to final court approval.

International Business Times UK

Nearly 50 workers detained by ICE at South Carolina business after fake documents probe

Six individuals, including two top managers, face state charges in addition to the 48 detained

The Independent UK

Millions Of Americans Reported Identity Theft Last Year—This Free Credit Freeze Can Help Stop It

Identity theft keeps finding new ways to ruin a perfectly normal day. One minute everything looks fine, and the next, a credit card appears in someone else’s name, a loan application shows up unexpectedly, or a debt collector starts calling about an account that never existed. According to federal data,…

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Before You Shred That Bank Statement, Read This

Bank statements pile up fast, and that stack of paper can start looking like clutter that begs to be destroyed. A shredder often feels like the fastest path to a cleaner home and a more organized life. But those documents carry more financial power and risk than most people realize…

The Free Financial Advisor

8 Items Women Should Never Carry in Their Wallets (And It’s Not Just Your Social Security Card)

Your wallet probably goes everywhere with you — grocery stores, coffee runs, airports, and nights out with friends. But many women carry far more personal information than they realize, turning a lost wallet into a serious security headache. Identity theft complaints topped 1.1 million reports in the U.S. in recent…

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7 Red Flags in Your Bank Statement That Suggest Your Identity May Have Been Exposed in a Recent Data Breach

Data breaches have become so common that many consumers barely react when another company announces one. But the real danger often shows up weeks or even months later — inside your bank account. Your monthly statement can reveal subtle clues that criminals are testing stolen information, probing for weaknesses, or…

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The ‘In-Home Assessment’ Scam: Why Someone Claiming to Be from Medicare May Be Trying to Get Inside Your House

A phone call comes in claiming you qualify for a “free Medicare in-home assessment.” The caller sounds professional, knows your name, and insists someone can stop by your house this week. For many older adults, that may sound helpful or even routine. But experts warn that a Medicare in-home assessment…

International Business Times

Identity Theft Against Small Nonprofits Does Not Just Harm Founders. It Harms Entire Communities

When small organizations working directly with vulnerable communities are disrupted or stripped of resources, the damage extends far beyond one founder or one nonprofit. The consequences ripple outward into classrooms and futures that may never fully recover.

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California Seniors Warned About New ‘Verification’ Scam Targeting Social Security Accounts

Older Californians are once again being targeted by scammers, but this latest trick is especially convincing because it plays directly into fears about identity theft...

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How a Single Missed Form Can Freeze Your Refund for Weeks

Tax season feels simple on the surface, but one tiny paperwork slip can send everything into a slow-moving maze of IRS processing delays. A refund that should land in a bank account within weeks can suddenly stall for a month or longer, all because one required form never made it…

The Economic Times

Fidelity data breach settlement with up to $5,000 compensation for affected customers- here's who can file a claim

Fidelity Investments is settling a class-action lawsuit for $2.5 million following a 2024 data breach. Customers whose financial account and routing numbers were compromised between August 17-19, 2024, may qualify for up to $5,000 in compensation for documented losses. The settlement also includes identity theft protection and credit monitoring services.…

The Economic Times

Comcast's dirty secret cost them $117 million, you could be owed $10,000; here's how to grab your share by August 14

The Comcast $117.5 million settlement has triggered a nationwide rush as millions of Americans now check eligibility for a possible $10,000 payout after the massive Comcast data breach. The cyberattack, linked to exposed customer records in October 2023, reportedly leaked usernames, passwords, Social Security details, birth dates, and private account…

The Guardian - US

From phishing to porn star impersonators: how scamming athletes became a billion-dollar industry

Athletes have always been targets for criminals hoping to profit from their wealth. But a new wave of dangers has cropped up in recent years

The Free Financial Advisor

Medicare Identity Alert: 3 Steps to Take After a Data Exposure Notice

A Medicare data exposure notice can land in a mailbox or inbox like an unwelcome surprise that instantly raises alarm bells. These notices signal that sensitive personal information may have been compromised, and scammers often see that as an open invitation. Medical identity theft does not just create financial headaches—it…

International Business Times UK

Trump Administration Inadvertently Exposed Healthcare Providers' Social Security Numbers in Publicly Accessible Database

A security breach in a federal health portal exposed Social Security numbers of healthcare providers, raising concerns about identity theft and data security.

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Wisconsin Man Stole Coworker’s Identity For 30 years Then Accused Him Of Identity Theft, Got Him Locked Up

William Woods was wrongly jailed and medicated for months after trying to expose three decades of identity theft.

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