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In an era where cyber threats are escalating in sophistication and frequency, businesses continuing to rely on outdated cybersecurity models might as well be hiding...

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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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