Identity theft is on the rise, but seniors are much more susceptible to targeted attacks by scammers, with some wiping out ...

Credit scores remain important during retirement for insurance rates and housing applications, while seniors become prime ...

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

Employment ID theft isn't the same as a fake job scam, but it can have a real negative impact on your life. Geoff Williams is a journalist and author. His byline has appeared in numerous publications, ...

Answer: You’ve discovered the oxymoron inherent in an identity theft protection service. Such companies can’t actually ...

Identity theft can happen to anyone, including kids in foster care. But minors typically don’t have credit reports, so they might not even realize they’ve experienced identity theft until they apply ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Kids head back to school next week in Topeka and scammers are already preparing to target students. The Better Business Bureau says it’s important for families to be smart when ...

Clint Proctor is a lead editor with the credit cards and travel rewards team at Forbes Advisor. He has five years of experience in personal finance journalism and has contributed to a variety of ...

Mobile devices are essential for staying connected, managing finances, and safeguarding personal information. However, losing a device to theft can expose sensitive data and lead to serious risks like ...

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...