The world is filled with shady characters. Con artists and disreputable companies will do whatever it takes to steal your ...

Our data and intelligence show how fraud is being industrialised, with AI accelerating crime that is increasingly digital, ...

The IRS outlines evolving tax scams, from unemployment fraud to social media tax “hacks," and warns taxpayers what to watch for in 2026.

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Michigan taxpayers are vulnerable to tax fraud and identity theft as the April filing deadline gets closer. Here's what experts say.

The rise of generative and agentic AI is fueling a wave of identity fraud, creating new challenges for state and local agencies. Nation-states, criminal gangs and others are using autonomous rogue AI ...

Cybercriminals are exploiting real breaches with fake notices. Here’s how to tell what’s real—and how to protect yourself.

Employment-related identity theft is on the rise. Victims may not find out until tax season.

A traffic stop in November over tinted windows led to the arrest of a man for identity fraud.

Identity theft is one of the most annoying crimes a person can commit. It completely turns the victim's life on its head and ...

A federal grand jury has indicted a man illegally residing in Pittsburgh on several charges, authorities say.