The Latest Breaking News from Identity Theft

Stolen identities, KGB uniforms and invisible ink: Busted Hawaiian ‘spy’ lovers face court – but is it all that it seems?

Walter Glenn Primrose and Gwynn Darle Morrison, both 66, were indicted for conspiracy and identity theft, federal court documents show. Johanna Chisholm unravels the complicated case

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022

Identity theft: how to protect yourself from fraud

The most important rule is to keep the lid tightly closed on all your personal information

The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2022

Brits will leave a massive online trail behind them within their lifetime

Sharing life online without strong privacy precautions can increase the risk of falling into identity theft and scamming

Daily Mirror · Aug 10, 2022

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 · Jul 21, 2022

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 · Jun 30, 2022

India to roll out e-passports for hassle-free international travel

As per the latest development, the central government is working to roll out e-passports in a move to make international travel easier and hassle-free, and enable protection against identity theft. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar while delivering a message on the occasion of Passport Sewa Diwas, informed about this development…

The Times of India · Jun 25, 2022

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 · Jun 15, 2022

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 · May 9, 2022

ID Watchdog review

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

TechRadar · Feb 3, 2022

What I Learned After Using IDShield Identity Protection

IDShield delivers comprehensive identity theft protection with robust monitoring and restoration services. Is it the right fit for you? Read our review to find out.

TechRadar · Feb 2, 2022