10 Things to Do if Your Identity Is Stolen

Not all fraud rises to the level of identity theft and, by itself, a security breach doesn't constitute a stolen identity.
Law

Sworn Truth Ignored: How 'Reyes v. Equifax' Undermines Identity Theft Protections and Misreads the FCRA

Sworn Truth Ignored: How 'Reyes v. Equifax' Undermines Identity Theft Protections and Misreads the FCRA Consumer rights attorney Meir Rubinov critiques the Fifth Circuit’s decision in Reyes v. Equifax ...
WGAL

Tax identity theft: What it is, warning signs, what to do if you're a victim

THEFT. THE SIGNS OF TAX IDENTITY THEFT INCLUDE SOMEONE USING YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER TO FILE AND CLAIM A TAX REFUND. AND ONE WAY YOU WILL KNOW THIS IS IF THE IRS REJECTS YOUR TAX RETURN AFTER YOU ...
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7 signs someone may have stolen your identity for a tax refund

Tax-related identity fraud is a significant threat. In 2023 alone, the IRS flagged a whopping 1.1 million tax returns for potential fraudulent activity, stopping over $105.3 million in illegal returns ...
The Indianapolis Star

How to Fix Identity Theft on Your Credit Report – And Why Acting Early Matters

With identity theft cases rising nationwide, more consumers are discovering unfamiliar accounts or inquiries on their credit reports. Petroff Amshen LLP explains how to respond effectively, protect ...
Los Angeles Times

FTC to Ease Process of Reporting Identity Theft

The Federal Trade Commission, in a tacit acknowledgement of the difficulty for consumers to recover from so-called identity theft, is expected to announce Tuesday a method for making it easier for ...
syracuse.com

Everyday Cheapskate: Tax ID theft is real, but there are simple ways to protect yourself from scams

Ah, tax season. That magical time of year when we all attempt to decipher the mystical language of IRS forms while hoping the government gives us back some of our own money. Before you start planning ...