Even though the Identity Theft Resource Center reported fewer identity crime cases between 2024 and 2025, the number of ...

Identity theft has evolved far beyond stolen wallets and phishing emails. Criminals are now using an ever-increasing variety of tools that include AI-powered scams and deepfake videos to open accounts ...

Identity theft protection services offer monitoring and alerts to safeguard your personal information, and some services include help for restoration if your identity is stolen. It might be worth it ...

Odds are good you’ve encountered an identity theft protection service in the last year, even if you weren’t looking to sign up for one. ID protection services are served up as remedies in data breach ...

Clint Proctor is a lead editor with the credit cards and travel rewards team at Forbes Advisor. He has five years of experience in personal finance journalism and has contributed to a variety of ...

Identity theft protection services have nearly become mandatory in 2026. Years ago, it was rare, but nowadays, identity theft is common. The digital world, as beautiful and sprawling as it is, is ...