Identity Theft

Identity theft is the deliberate use of someone else's identity, usually as a method to gain a financial advantage or obtain credit and other benefits in the other person's name, and perhaps to the other person's disadvantage or loss.

Source: consumer.ftc.gov

Scammers Target Holiday Shoppers Through Fake Marketplaces, Identity Gaps
Scammers Target Holiday Shoppers Through Fake Marketplaces, Identity Gaps
November 13, 2025  |  Security & Fraud

Scams are everywhere, and the rising tide of fraudulent schemes is now hitting consumers across all age and income brackets. According to joint research from...

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FinTechs Confront Escalating Fraud as Losses Soar 65%
FinTechs Confront Escalating Fraud as Losses Soar 65%
August 15, 2025  |  Fraud Prevention

With the rise of agentic AI, identity verification is more important than ever. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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42% of Suspicious Banking Activity Linked to Identity Fraud
42% of Suspicious Banking Activity Linked to Identity Fraud
April 18, 2025  |  Identity theft

As fraudsters leverage sophisticated tactics, including artificial intelligence (AI)-powered identity manipulation, the FinTech sector finds itself in the crosshairs of an escalating battle against financial...

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Scammers Tap Social Media Selfies and GenAI to Fuel Fraud
Scammers Tap Social Media Selfies and GenAI to Fuel Fraud
March 02, 2025  |  Security & Fraud

The wide availability of selfies on social media has helped fuel artificial intelligence (AI)-powered scams. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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‘Unbeatable’ Fake IDs Become Booming Underground Business
‘Unbeatable’ Fake IDs Become Booming Underground Business
February 16, 2025  |  Identity

While digital identity crimes are an ever-present threat, fake physical IDs have never gone away. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Blockchain’s New Identity Paradigm Helps Reimagine Enterprise Cyber Protection
Blockchain’s New Identity Paradigm Helps Reimagine Enterprise Cyber Protection
February 04, 2025  |  Blockchain

In an era where cyber threats are escalating in sophistication and frequency, businesses continuing to rely on outdated cybersecurity models might as well be hiding...

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Rhode Island Benefits Portal Hit by Ransomware Attack
Rhode Island Benefits Portal Hit by Ransomware Attack
December 15, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Rhode Island’s public benefits system has reportedly been targeted in a ransomware attack. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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FTC Warns of ‘Massive Jump’ in Online Job Scams
FTC Warns of ‘Massive Jump’ in Online Job Scams
December 12, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning consumers about a “massive jump” in a form of online job scams called “task scams.” Get the Full Story...

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FTC Sends $500K to Consumers in Vivint Credit Report Case
FTC Sends $500K to Consumers in Vivint Credit Report Case
December 05, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The FTC is sending almost $500,000 in payments to consumers it says were harmed by Vivint Smart Homes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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