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www.fool.com
5 Steps That Dramatically Cut Your Risk of Identity Theft in 2026
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Credit Card Fraud Is Up 54% -- These 5 Habits Make You a Hard Target
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#TaxFraud #IdentityTheft #TaxSeason
finance.yahoo.com
Around $23B stolen in tax returns last year; Experts weigh in on how to prevent fraud
Taxpayers lost an estimated $23 billion to stolen tax returns last year, affecting approximately 2. 4 million people, according to a report by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.
#IdentityTheft #PublicSafety #Uber
www.cbsnews.com
California man says he learned his identity was stolen when Uber sent him tax forms for money he didn't earn
A San Fernando Valley couple says an Uber driver stole the husband's identity to sign up for the ride-sharing platform, raising questions about public safety and how thoroughly drivers are vetted.
#IRS #TaxSeason #IdentityTheft
www.newsweek.com
IRS issues advice to millions ahead of tax deadline
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is encouraging all taxpayers to create an agency Individual Online Account to securely access tax information and reduce the risk of identity theft ahead of the 2026 filing deadline, which is April 15, 2026, for most taxpayers.
#Fraud #IdentityTheft #SNAPBenefits
www.cbsnews.com
4 Massachusetts residents charged in $1 million multi-state SNAP, pandemic benefits fraud scheme
Four Massachusetts residents are accused of using more than 100 stolen identities to get over $1 million in food stamps and pandemic-era unemployment benefits in a multi-state fraud scheme, federal prosecutors say.
#FraudScheme #IdentityTheft #BreakingNews
www.yahoo.com
Live: Mass. US Attorney announces charges in huge fraud scheme involving over 100 stolen identities
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Federal authorities in Massachusetts are slated to announce charges in connection with an alleged multi-state fraud scheme involving more than 100 stolen identities.
#DataSecurity #IdentityTheft #CyberSafety
www.cnbc.com
Data breaches climbed to a record high in 2025. How to protect your personal information
The top industries to see data compromises in 2025 included financial services, health care, professional services, manufacturing and education, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center's annual report.
#ScamAwareness #ConsumerProtection #IdentityTheft
www.yahoo.com
Santa Cruz woman falls for gift card scam, but takes quick action and gets her money back
After the scammers were blocked from redeeming the gift cards, the mother was able to recover most of her money with the assistance of 7 On Your Side, Safeway, and Nordstrom, highlighting the importance of being cautious of scams and seeking help when targeted.
#IdentityTheft #CommunityColleges #FraudPrevention
www.yahoo.com
'Ghost students' steal millions in financial aid using stolen IDs, investigation finds
Community colleges are often targeted by scammers due to their accessible enrollment process, but schools are implementing safeguards and using artificial intelligence tools to combat the rise in identity theft schemes.
#IdentityTheft #EducationFraud #GhostStudents
abcnews.go.com
Inside the 'ghost student' scam that uses identity theft to steal college loans and financial aid
Murat Mayor has no need for an associate's degree. The 58-year-old business analyst already has a Ph. D. But when he and his son, a high school senior, attempted last fall to apply for federal student financial aid, they learned that an account associated with both of their identities already existed.
#Scams #OnlineSafety #IdentityTheft
me.pcmag.com
I've Covered Online Scams for Years. These Are the 4 Biggest Ones to Watch for in 2026
I've covered online scams for years, reporting on the criminals behind them to examining how they con their targets. I've also offered suggestions on how to recover your identity and money after being scammed.
#scams #onlinesafety #identitytheft
au.pcmag.com
I've Covered Online Scams for Years. These Are the 4 Biggest Ones to Watch for in 2026
I've covered online scams for years, reporting on the criminals behind them to examining how they con their targets. I've also offered suggestions on how to recover your identity and money after being scammed.
#ScamAwareness #ElderlySecurity #IdentityTheft
www.aol.com
After an 86-year-old's landline went silent, thieves stole $25K. The hijacked phone number scam is fueling a $4.5B crisis, but 1 move can stop it cold
When Joanne's landline went silent after returning home from the hospital, she assumed it was a simple technical problem.
#DataBreach #CyberSecurity #IdentityTheft
au.pcmag.com
Under Armour Is Seemingly Dragging Its Feet on Investigating Data Breach
If you gave personal data to Under Armour, watch out. The fitness brand is investigating a potential data breach after a ransomware group claimed to have stolen 343GB of corporate data, including customer information.
#DataBreach #Cybersecurity #IdentityTheft
uk.pcmag.com
Under Armour Is Seemingly Dragging Its Feet on Investigating Data Breach
If you gave personal data to Under Armour, watch out. The fitness brand is investigating a potential data breach after a ransomware group claimed to have stolen 343GB of corporate data, including customer information.
