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Massive government data breach could be biggest in US history
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A massive government data breach that could rank among the largest in United States history is rapidly unfolding, and the fallout may touch millions of Americans you know -- or even you.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Medical watchdog unloads on VCU after nurse fired for viral anti-ICE TikTok video suggested drugging agents
Do No Harm's executive director said firing nurse Malinda Cook is the 'bare minimum'
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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.
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'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.
