CNET2d
'Frankenstein Fraud' Is Quickly Becoming the Most Dangerous Form of Identity Theft
Criminals combine a real person's Social Security number with other real or made-up details to trick credit issuers.
CNET2d
Frankenstein Fraud: How Synthetic Identity Theft Targets the Most Vulnerable
If a criminal steals a Social Security number, they could piece it together with other real or fake details to create an ...
IRS improved taxpayer services but slow to resolve identity theft, independent watchdog says
An independent watchdog finds the IRS has improved its overall taxpayer service through Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act ...
IRS taxpayer services improve, but identity theft cases linger, watchdog says
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has made significant improvements in taxpayer services, largely due to funding from the ...
It’s Not Too Soon To Protect Yourself From Income Tax Identity Theft
The year 2024 has not quite come to a close and many people may not yet be thinking about filing their 2024 income tax return ...
Your IRS refund could take years if you were a victim of ID theft. The national taxpayer advocate wants that fixed
Tax-related identity theft is common, but the Internal Revenue Service is often too slow to move when victims are awaiting ...
IRS must ramp up resources for identity theft victims, says watchdog
The annual report by the agency’s national taxpayer advocate also flagged ongoing problems with the troubled Employee ...
Detroit News6d
Auto dealers battle a growing problem: synthetic identity fraud
Vehicle thefts done through identity theft, synthetic identities and similar schemes are on the rise as lucrative fraud opportunities elsewhere dry up and vehicle prices remain robust. Their ...
CBS News4d
N.J. identity theft victim explains how easy it was for hackers to turn his life upside-down
"So think credit, card, theft, identity ... you'll immediately be notified. If your identity is stolen, call the companies where you know fraud occurred and place a freeze on your credit.
Game Rant6d
Grand Theft Auto: The 8 Biggest Traditions In The Series
Easter eggs, satire, and killer soundtracks make GTA unique and immersive for players. Grand Theft Auto is a titan in the video game industry. These games often set new standards for video game ...