Identity theft is a major problem -- and it's only gotten worse since the onset of the pandemic as criminals find new and creative ways to extract your personal information online. The good news is ...

Account takeover fraud has quietly become one of the most expensive cybercrimes of the year, with the FBI tallying losses ...

Tim Scott introduced a bill to stop the IRS from gathering new data. In the wake of a controversial proposal by the Treasury Department and Senate Democrats to direct collection of additional data on ...

We often receive text alerts from our banks about potential fraudulent transactions. While these notifications are meant to protect us, they can sometimes be exploited by savvy thieves. Here's a ...

Identity Guard notified me of my Social Security Number making it on the dark web before the AT&T breach became public. Sally Jackson Contributor Sally Jackson is a pseudonym for a freelance personal ...

The law indicates that the scope of these checks could be extended to other benefits. Officials will contact banking ...

Proposed anti-fraud powers will allow the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) to monitor the bank accounts of landlords, parents, carers and partners of people receiving state benefits, including ...

In a move designed to avoid the time and costs associated with a protracted legal battle, Certegy Check Services Inc. has offered to settle a class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of 8.5 million people ...

Opening a second bank account could be the simple budgeting hack you need to save more, stay organized and finally take ...