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

Identity Verification Provider IDScan.net Discloses Data Breach

Identity Verification Provider IDScan.net Discloses Data Breach
Identity Verification Provider IDScan.net Discloses Data Breach
September 10, 2026  |  Identity theft

IDScan.net, a provider of identity verification models, has posted a notification of data security incident on its website. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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FBI Investigates Possible Breach of Millions of American IDs
FBI Investigates Possible Breach of Millions of American IDs
September 04, 2026  |  Identity theft

The FBI is investigating a possible breach that may have exposed scans of millions of American drivers’ licenses, according to Bloomberg News. A bureau spokesperson...

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Scammers Target Holiday Shoppers Through Fake Marketplaces, Identity Gaps
Scammers Target Holiday Shoppers Through Fake Marketplaces, Identity Gaps
November 13, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

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  |  Cybersecurity

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  |  Digital 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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