Another sign that could indicate potential fraud on your credit report is the presence of collections or charge-offs.

The world is filled with shady characters. Con artists and disreputable companies will do whatever it takes to steal your money and identity. And they’re using increasingly sophisticated methods to ...

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Even though the Identity Theft Resource Center reported fewer identity crime cases between 2024 and 2025, the number of people experiencing multiple identity-related concerns increased year-over-year ...

In 2025, more than 6.4 million cases of identity theft and fraud were estimated to have been reported to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). It is a stark contrast from 2019, when just 3.5 million ...

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NEW YORK STATE (WRGB) — As we enter the holiday shopping season, the Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is reminding New Yorkers shopping online to remain vigilant about scams and ...

Protesters rallying to save the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in Raleigh earlier this year. Credit: Photo by Lena Geller North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall sat at the ...