If someone opens a credit card in your name, you should take steps to protect your finances immediately. Start by calling the credit card issuer associated with the account and freezing your card. You ...

Veriff’s latest data shows how identity fraud evolved across 2025, and why businesses need multi-layered, AI-powered ...

New benchmark report reveals sharp rise in identity theft, evolving fraud tactics, and impactful fraud ring activity in hot spots around the U.S. In addition to presenting industry segment benchmarks, ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Your identity is at risk. A new report shows identity theft reports here in North Carolina are up 168% since the beginning of the pandemic, the 15th highest increase nationwide ...

The Future of Global Identity Verification research report reveals that identity fraud is a growing threat globally and across industries, with over two-thirds (69%) of organizations reporting ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. Criminals typically impersonated a general business (51 percent of impersonation scams) or a financial institution (21 ...

Synthetic identity fraud has emerged as one of the most insidious challenges facing the financial sector, with its stealthy nature and devastating financial impact making it a top concern for banks ...

Data shows mortgage fraud is increasing, so it is important to know what is considered to be mortgage fraud and how to avoid common schemes and scams.

HireRight, a leading provider of global background screening services and workforce risk management solutions, highlights findings from its 2025 Global Benchmark Report* that put the spotlight on ...

Start by calling the credit card issuer associated with the account and freezing your card. You can then work with the issuer to close the account. You’ll then have to check your credit reports and ...