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

FTC Sends $500K to Consumers in Vivint Credit Report Case

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

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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FinCEN Warns US Banks About AI Deepfake Frauds
FinCEN Warns US Banks About AI Deepfake Frauds
November 13, 2024  |  News

Law enforcement is warning U.S. banks about the danger of AI-powered identity fraud schemes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Report: How Financial Scams Are Eroding Consumer Confidence and Financial Health
Report: How Financial Scams Are Eroding Consumer Confidence and Financial Health
October 23, 2024  |  Fraud Prevention

Financial scams have never been more prevalent, but quality data on the number of victims and scale of their losses remains limited. For consumer-facing financial...

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ID.me Seeks $1.8 Valuation As ID Theft Threat Grows
ID.me Seeks $1.8 Valuation As ID Theft Threat Grows
October 09, 2024  |  Authentication

ID.me is reportedly aiming for a $1.8 billion valuation in a share sale. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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How to Stop Real Estate Fraud? Make Sure the Government-Issued ID Isn’t Fake
How to Stop Real Estate Fraud? Make Sure the Government-Issued ID Isn’t Fake
October 07, 2024  |  Authentication

The line from “The Godfather” rings true in the age of digital fraud and stolen identities: It’s not personal; it’s strictly business. Get the Full...

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Businesses Race to Meet Federal ‘RealID’ Compliance Deadline
Businesses Race to Meet Federal ‘RealID’ Compliance Deadline
October 04, 2024  |  Digital Identity

In an age where security is paramount and identity fraud is a growing concern, the Real ID Act stands at the forefront of a significant shift...

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Social Security Number Hack May Produce New Fraud Vector
Social Security Number Hack May Produce New Fraud Vector
August 18, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Earlier this year, hackers stole the data of 2.9 billion people from a broker. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Velera Debuts ID Verification Tool for Credit Union Members
Velera Debuts ID Verification Tool for Credit Union Members
August 01, 2024  |  Digital Identity

Credit union service organization Velera has introduced an identity security/authentication tool. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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