Identity theft reports surpassed 2024 totals within the first nine months of 2025, as scam-driven fraud losses climbed ...

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IRS impersonation scams: Fake IRS agents can call taxpayers, saying they owe back taxes and ask for those payments via a wire ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. Debt.com's annual ID Theft Survey reveals that in one year, identity theft victimization rose from 43% to 78%, and ...

Identity theft is an ever-evolving crime. As credit bureaus and individuals catch on to the schemes of identity thieves, the con artists simply modify their tactics. Scammers are now combining ...

Maryland is under public pressure after a state audit and a series of federal indictments exposed widespread fraud in its ...

"In many cases, victims do everything right and still fall victim to fraud," Sgt. Jenna Wellington said.

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A woman was arrested after being accused of filling out and submitting fraudulent voter registrations.

A Gaithersburg man pleaded guilty Thursday to multiple federal charges, including SNAP benefits fraud, identity theft, and ...

A petitioner for Smart & Safe Florida has been arrested on charges of voter fraud and identity theft after allegedly using ...