Synthetic identity theft — where criminals combine real and fabricated data to create entirely new “people” — is one of the fastest-growing forms of digital fraud. Unlike traditional identity theft, ...

This type of identity theft involves fraudulently opening or using loans, leases, or rental agreements in someone else's name, affecting everything from personal loans and car leases to student and ...

Identity theft takes many forms, from financial fraud to social media impersonation. Learn how criminals operate, warning signs to watch for, and the legal strategies protecting your identity. NEW ...

Identity theft is as pervasive as ever. The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Fraud and ID Theft Maps shows 748,555 reports of ID theft in the first half of 2025 — that’s nearly 200,000 more reports ...

Identity theft related to loans and leases is on the rise, impacting thousands of consumers nationwide. With over 202,000 cases reported in 2024, this financial fraud has become a silent yet ...

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / April 22, 2025 / Identity theft continues to evolve-and one specific type of identity theft is growing at an alarming rate. In 2024, more than 202,000 cases ...