THEFT. THE SIGNS OF TAX IDENTITY THEFT INCLUDE SOMEONE USING YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER TO FILE AND CLAIM A TAX REFUND. AND ONE WAY YOU WILL KNOW THIS IS IF THE IRS REJECTS YOUR TAX RETURN AFTER YOU ...

MONTPELIER, Vt. (NEWS10/WFFF/AP) – The State of Vermont is offering identity theft protection to more than 100,000 people who received unemployment benefits last year after thousands of tax forms were ...

As tax season gets underway, the Federal Trade Commission is issuing a new warning about evolving identity theft scams, urging taxpayers to stay alert. It’s part of an education campaign for Identity ...

Identity theft doesn’t discriminate, and can affect even the most careful and conscious of people. With the advent of online shopping and banking — and factors beyond our control like data breaches — ...

Identity theft has evolved far beyond stolen wallets and phishing emails. Criminals are now using an ever-increasing variety of tools that include AI-powered scams and deepfake videos to open accounts ...

Neal O'Farrell is considered one of the world's longest serving cybersecurity and fraud experts, more than 40 years and counting. As head of the Identity Theft Council, he worked with law enforcement ...