The IRS will assume the reported income is legitimate and expect taxes to be paid, so it’s important to take action quickly.

Identity theft linked to major data broker breaches has cost Americans more than $20 billion over the past decade, according to a U.S. Senate report.

Most U.S. data breach disclosures explain what information was leaked and any protective steps available to consumers. At the federal level, the Federal Trade Commission advises that after a breach ...

Employment-related identity theft is on the rise. Victims may not find out until tax season.

Here are the best identity theft protection services to identify breaches and mitigate potential damage in 2026.

A data breach can put your credit at risk before you even know your info was exposed. Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman explains the steps experts say to take right away to limit the damage.

The IRS outlines evolving tax scams, from unemployment fraud to social media tax “hacks," and warns taxpayers what to watch ...

In a world where everything is increasingly digital, one of the biggest challenges is keeping your online information secure. The threat of identity theft is serious; it can result in massive ...

"Ghost students" are scammers who are stealing identities, enrolling in schools, signing up for federal loans, and then disappearing as soon they get the money. U.S. Department of Education Assistant ...

What happens if a scammer misuses your personal information, like your Social Security number to file a fraudulent unemployment claim?

Tax identity protection becomes less like a niche add-on and more like a rational extension of customer and employee care.