Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Identity Theft

Hertz confirms data breach that exposed credit cards, drivers' licenses and more — what to do now

Hertz has confirmed that it suffered a data breach at the end of last year and that hackers stole sensitive personal and financial data on its customers.

Tom’s Guide

Prosecutors seek 7 years in prison for disgraced ex-US Rep. George Santos in federal fraud case

Prosecutors are seeking more than seven years in prison for disgraced former congressman George Santos after he pleaded guilty to federal fraud and identity theft charges

The Independent UK

Justice Department seeks 87-month sentence for former GOP Rep. George Santos: ‘Pathological liar and fraudster’

Prosecutors say ‘volume of Santos’ lies and his extraordinary pattern of dishonesty speaks to his high likelihood of reoffending’

The Independent UK

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

BTS star Jungkook's stocks worth 8.44 Billion STOLEN as he falls victim to identity theft during military service

K-pop sensation Jungkook of the band BTS has fallen victim to a major identity theft scheme.

The Times of India

Your Social Security number is a literal gold mine for scammers and identity thieves — here’s how to keep it safe

A valid Social Security number can be invaluable for identity thieves but these tips can help keep yours from falling into the wrong hands.

Tom’s Guide

What is ExpressVPN's ID Theft Insurance?

ExpressVPN's latest offering aims to protect your identity online, but how does it work?

Tom’s Guide

Standalone identity theft protection from Nord Security is now available

Nord Security is now offering NordProtect identity theft protection as a standalone service.

TechRadar

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

FTC says Americans lost $12 billion to scams last year and these were the worst ones — here's how to stay safe

Consumers lost billions last year, according to the new annual FTC report.

Tom’s Guide

Don't wait to file your taxes

Salon

No Injunction in Electronic Privacy Information Center v. U.S. Office of Personnel Management

Today's opinion is here. I'm on the run, and can't add more right now, but I thought I'd pass it… The post No Injunction in Electronic Privacy Information Center v. U.S. Office of Personnel Management appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

Millions Of Gmail Users On Red Alert: Devastating Effects Could Happen If You Click This Link

AI-powered scams are targeting Gmail users. Criminals use fake calls and emails to steal login details, potentially leading to identity theft.

International Business Times UK

Could ERC Delays Get Worse if Trump Downsizes the IRS?

The Trump administration’s push to shave down the IRS can impact taxpayers like you.

Kiplinger

Mastercard plans to get rid of credit card numbers. We could be heading towards the end of cards

Mastercard has announced plans to remove the 16-digit number from their credit and debit cards by 2030 in a move designed to stamp out identity theft and fraudulent use of cards.

The Conversation

Identity thief whose deception led to his victim’s incarceration gets a 12-year prison term

An information technology expert for decades assumed the identity of another man so convincingly that his victim was forcibly medicated and jailed for identity theft himself

The Independent UK

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

TechRadar

Travel data of almost 500,000 users exposed in Daytrip leak

Customer records and travel orders have been discovered online.

Top News

IRS Faces Challenges Despite Improvements In Taxpayer Services

IRS faces challenges in processing pandemic-era tax credit claims and resolving identity theft cases. Recommendations for enhancing operations and concerns...

Reason

The IRS Is Required To Protect Kids From Identity Theft. They're Not Complying.

One in four kids will be the victim of identity theft or fraud. Here's how the government is making it worse.

The Independent UK

Video surfaces of George Santos being hit with coffee in Times Square

Former New York congressman pleaded guilty to identity theft and wire fraud in August

TechRadar

How McAfee+ Identity Protection Changed My Digital Habits

McAfee+ delivers excellent value by combining identity theft protection with antivirus, VPN, and password management. Is it the right choice for you? Read our review to find out.

TechRadar

Data breach at Senior Dating website spills info of 765,000 users

A database containing information from matchmaking website Senior Dating has been discovered online.

Tom’s Guide

Half a million medical patients just had their addresses, dates of birth, SSNs and more stolen by hackers — how to stay safe

The Center for Vein Restoration has revealed that it fell victim to a data breach back in October and that hackers may have accessed medical files containing patient information.

Kiplinger

How to Guard Against Identity Theft in 2025

Scammers are getting better at impersonating legitimate businesses.

1 … 7 8 9 10

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

the Department of Justice

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.