New York among the most vulnerable states for identity theft and fraud; Here’s how to protect yourself

WalletHub, an online financial advisory site, recently released a study, States Most Vulnerable to Identity Theft & Fraud, ...
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6 Best Identity Theft Protection Services of May 2025

Identity theft is as pervasive as ever: A quick look at the Fraud and ID Theft Maps of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) shows 841,810 reports of ID theft by the end of September last year, reaching ...
WBAL-TV

IRS offers tips to avoid identity theft, scams

Hi. Yeah, you guys asked me so many questions about your credit. And this next question from our viewer, Tony has come up several times with many of you. She says I already froze my credit over the ...
WCPO Cincinnati

Identity theft is worse than ever: Should you pay for protection?

Data breaches and identity theft have become so commonplace that people often ignore notices about the latest breach of their personal information. "I just delete it. I don't pay any attention to it," ...
WHNT

BBB tips: How to protect yourself from identity theft

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (WHNT) – Identity Theft Awareness Week falls ...
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Protect Yourself in 2025 | Top tips to avoid scams and identity theft

MACON, Ga. — As the new year progresses, millions are looking to get on the right path. For many, that means avoiding scams. We spoke with Kelvin Collins from the Better Business Bureau of Central ...
PC World

What if your identity was stolen? Identity theft protection 101

Identity theft can sound like something straight out of a Hollywood thriller. A mysterious hacker breaking into a bank account or a con artist slipping through airport security with nothing but a ...
Yahoo

Locking Your Social Security Number Can Protect You From Identity Theft – Here's How It Works

Freezing your SSN can save you from serious financial harm. Credit freezes are your free shield against thieves. Your Social Security number is a crucial piece of personal information. It's used for ...
KHON2

Identity theft impacts 1 in 5 Americans, BBB has tips for protection

HONOLULU (KHON2) — It is data privacy week, so the local Better Business Bureau is encouraging everyone in the community to take some time this week to protect their data. Get Hawaii’s latest morning ...
FOX 5 DC

These states are the most vulnerable for identity theft and fraud in 2025, data suggests

WalletHub ranked Florida as the most vulnerable state to identity theft and fraud due to weak protections and high complaint ...
HUB

Protect your identity during the holiday season

The holiday season is a prime opportunity for scammers looking to take advantage of the festive spirit. Protect yourself by unwrapping these financial resources in the Prosper Wise portal of JHU's ...