Is It a Scam? Scammers tell many different stories to try to get your money or information.

Jul 22, 2025 · Know the warning signs of identity theft, how to protect yourself, and how to report it. And learn how to protect your child from ID theft.

Apr 11, 2019 · “They’re referred to as identity theft protection services, but there’s no such thing—it doesn’t exist,” says Carrie Kerskie, CEO of the identity theft firm Griffon Force. “No …

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Scammers are impersonating the FTC and lying to people, saying that someone used their personal information to open accounts or commit fraud. Know that the FTC will never threaten …

Sep 16, 2025 · We analyzed seven services based on cost, coverage, free trials and overall value to cut through the noise. We looked at credit monitoring, dark web surveillance, insurance …

Learn how businesses can protect themselves against identity theft, safeguard sensitive information, and monitor their online reputations. Identify common scams targeting consumers …

Dec 11, 2025 · The ITRC, a non-profit founded in 1999, supports victims of identity theft, fraud, and scams and offers identity protection education — free of charge. Your identity can be …

Aug 2, 2023 · A look at the various types of identity theft scams that are prevalent on the internet. We also look at how to report any suspected scams.

Jan 22, 2025 · If you are a victim of identity theft, place fraud alerts or security freezes on your credit reports, file a report at IdentityTheft.gov, and take steps to protect your credit history and …