ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Last year, 30% of Americans reported having their identities stolen, with credit card fraud being the most common type of identity theft in New York, numbering almost 27,000 cases.

Since May, passengers boarding domestic air travel have been required to show a REAL ID. But what happens if their card is forgotten or stolen? There are ways in which the Transportation Security ...

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Identity theft is a growing cybercrime where criminals steal personal data for fraudulent activities, leading to financial loss and legal issues. Common methods include phishing, data breaches, and ...

Identity theft can happen quickly and quietly. A stolen Social Security number, a misused credit card, a fake address tied to your name—it’s possible for someone to impersonate you without leaving any ...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- As soon as Mark Kim found out his personal information was compromised in a data breach at Target last year, the 36-year-old tech worker signed up for the retailer's free credit ...

Identity theft is rampant in the United States, with millions of people affected every year. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported that consumers lost $12.5 billion due to identity theft in 2024 ...

When you lock your Social Security number, a company looking to verify your SSN won't be able to verify your identity, ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. No matter how locked down your identity information is, there’s probably a gaping hole in your security efforts: your car. Just like you, your car is ...

Biometric authentication—using fingerprints, facial recognition or even iris recognition—has become an integral part of our society and digital security. I'm asked questions about about this topic ...