Identity theft is as pervasive as ever. The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Fraud and ID Theft Maps shows 748,555 reports of ...

When you lock your Social Security number, a company looking to verify your SSN won't be able to verify your identity, ...

The Aura Individual plan is the least expensive identity theft protection plan on our list, offering all of the basic features you’d want in a plan. Despite its low cost, it offers a lot of the ...

Protecting your digital identity has become increasingly important. With the rise of sophisticated cyber threats, such as phishing scams, identity theft, and data breaches, choosing a robust identity ...

Identity theft is on the rise, but seniors are much more susceptible to targeted attacks by scammers, with some wiping out entire life savings. With identity theft protection services, seniors can ...

As more and more personal information is shared online, the likelihood of losing your data to a malicious actor and falling prey to identity theft continues to grow. Identity theft and fraud can cost ...

Answer: You’ve discovered the oxymoron inherent in an identity theft protection service. Such companies can’t actually ...

In 2023, U.S. consumers lost more than $10 billion to fraud, according to the Federal Trade Commission, the highest amount ever recorded by the agency. That same year, the FTC logged more than a ...

Identity theft is a major problem -- and it's only gotten worse since the onset of the pandemic as criminals find new and creative ways to extract your personal information online. The good news is ...

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“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” When Benjamin Franklin penned this enduring phrase, he was advising the public on how to avoid house fires. But his words are also useful when ...

Unknown perpetrators stole identity data from Schufa subsidiary Forteil (Bonify) and are blackmailing the company.