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The Latest Breaking News from Identity Theft

DVLA's identity theft warning over sharing key document on social media

Sharing private car documents online, such as your V5C book, can open you up to fraud.

Daily Record

New scam-detecting tool checks websites for fraudulent activity to help protect online consumers

There was a 43% rise in the number of identity theft cases at the start of 2022.

Daily Record

A “cloned” 18-wheeler made it easy for smugglers to pass through the border, say state officials vowing to crack down

A federal agency estimates that about 75 trucks are reported nationally each year with copied or stolen state and federal ID numbers, which industry experts say is likely a significant undercount.

The Texas Tribune

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Mum discovers horrifying crime after random item is delivered to her house

Our consumer columnist Lynn Beattie, aka Mrs Mummypenny, describes what happened after she fell victim to identity theft and discovered someone had ordered £3,000 worth of goods in her name

Daily Mirror

New charges filed against Alabama corrections officer captured with inmate ‘lover’

Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office slapped Vicky White with new charges of identity theft and second-degree forgery on Monday

The Independent UK

ID Watchdog review

ID Watchdog is a good choice for monitoring your credit but you'll find better protection elsewhere.

TechRadar

What I Learned After Using IDShield

IDShield is more reactive than proactive when it comes to dealing with identity theft but it is cheaper than the competition.

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Identity Guard review

Identity Guard does offer some unique features but its website left us wanting more.

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Zander Identity Theft Protection review

Zander Identity Theft Protection undercuts the competition but loses some of the features of rival services in doing so.

TechRadar

IdentityForce made me rethink my identify theft protection needs for the better

IdentityForce offers powerful identity theft protection at a premium.

TechRadar

I started using Experian IdentityWorks for online protection and haven't looked back

Experian IdentityWorks protects users from potential identity theft with extensive daily scans and alerts.

TechRadar

Norton LifeLock remains a strong contender in the identity theft protection market

Norton LifeLock is packed with features but the paid plans can be confusing.

TechRadar

10 Worst Things to Keep in Your Wallet

Storing a spare key, your passport card or any other important item in your wallet leaves you open to identity theft — or worse.

Kiplinger

Seven Things to Do Right Away If You're a Victim of a Data Breach

In today's digital age, data breaches have become all too common and leave unsuspecting consumers vulnerable to a host of identity theft issues.

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DIY Credit Protection: Four Low-Cost Ways to Monitor Your Score and Prevent Identity Theft

Here's how to keep your credit intact without breaking the bank.

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10 Places Where You Should Never Give Your Social Security Number

Here's how to lower the chances of your Social Security number falling into the wrong hands — and what to do if it does.

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