identity theft

Identity theft affects more than just adults; one college student learned about thousands of dollars in debt in his name, going back to when he was just a baby.

A Florida man reached out to the NBC10 Boston Investigators in 2020, when he faced a license suspension for an unpaid speeding ticket in Massachusetts, where he’d never been

During a video call from Orlando Vazquez’s Florida home, he appeared visibly relieved to have his driving nightmare finally in the rearview mirror. “It’s a big weight off my shoulders,” he told me. “Honestly, man, I’m just grateful to have you help me.” More than two years ago, Vazquez received a letter that warned him his Florida driver’s license...

Many families have made it a back-to-school tradition to fill out chalkboard signs with their kids’ personal information and then share them online, but some parents are opting out amid warnings from experts, including the Better Business Bureau and National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

A former caregiver at a long-term care facility in New Hampshire has been sentenced to 7 1/2 to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple counts of identity and credit card fraud, forgery, and theft. Prosecutors said the crimes committed by Christina Lariviere, 37, resulted in the loss of over $11,000 to people she had taken advantage of….

It is a good idea to know, and when, to freeze your account so no one can open a credit account in your name

Fraudsters prey on fear to get people to cough up money. Here’s what to watch out for and how you can help stop these schemes.

It is a good idea to know, and when, to freeze your account so no one can open a credit account in your name.

The IRS will stop using a controversial third-party service for facial recognition to verify identity for online accounts.

Frank Abagnale’s exploits as a con artist were profiled in the 2002 movie “Catch Me If You Can.” Here’s how he identifies potential scams.

Treasury officials expect tax processing delays as the IRS combats ongoing challenges from the pandemic and underfunding. Here’s how to get a faster refund.

While using the child’s name, the man obtained a U.S. passport, got married and purchased a home mortgage, according to investigators

Scammers are stealing users content on social media to create fake Instagram accounts to lure in victims by promising huge returns on cryptocurrency.

A new report estimates overall fraud in the Covid-19 Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan program and grants could reach $84 billion.

Persistent robo calls are a nuisance for many people. But falling for these schemes can result in big financial losses. Here are tips on what to watch out for.

When you finally get your COVID-19 vaccine, you may be tempted to celebrate by posting a pic of your vaccine card on social media. Resist that urge. LX Host Nik Z talked with Sandra Guile of the International Association of Better Business Bureaus about how this could make you vulnerable to identity theft and other scams.

Cybercriminals shifted away from stealing individual consumers’ information in 2020 to focus on more profitable attacks on businesses.

Your Social Security number is the No. 1 piece of data fraudsters want. These are the scams you and your loved ones don’t want to fall for.

Sue O’Connell sat down with Dia Adams, credit card analyst at Forbes Advisor, to talk about what people need to be focused on when buying things online, as well as protecting your identity, your kid’s and your parent’s.

Orlando Vazquez figured it had to be a mistake. The letter from the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles warned his license was about to be suspended for failing to pay a $365 speeding ticket. According to the documents, a state trooper issued the citation for driving 91 in a 55 mile-per-hour zone along Route 495 near Lawrence on May 22….