Identity Theft

Identity theft is the deliberate use of someone else's identity, usually as a method to gain a financial advantage or obtain credit and other benefits in the other person's name, and perhaps to the other person's disadvantage or loss.

Source: consumer.ftc.gov

42% of Suspicious Banking Activity Linked to Identity Fraud
42% of Suspicious Banking Activity Linked to Identity Fraud
April 18, 2025  |  Identity theft

As fraudsters leverage sophisticated tactics, including artificial intelligence (AI)-powered identity manipulation, the FinTech sector finds itself in the crosshairs of an escalating battle against financial...

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Scammers Tap Social Media Selfies and GenAI to Fuel Fraud
Scammers Tap Social Media Selfies and GenAI to Fuel Fraud
March 02, 2025  |  Security & Fraud

The wide availability of selfies on social media has helped fuel artificial intelligence (AI)-powered scams. Speaking to Bloomberg News on Friday (Feb. 28), Center for...

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‘Unbeatable’ Fake IDs Become Booming Underground Business
‘Unbeatable’ Fake IDs Become Booming Underground Business
February 16, 2025  |  Identity

While digital identity crimes are an ever-present threat, fake physical IDs have never gone away. And as The New York Times (NYT) reported recently, these...

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Blockchain’s New Identity Paradigm Helps Reimagine Enterprise Cyber Protection
Blockchain’s New Identity Paradigm Helps Reimagine Enterprise Cyber Protection
February 04, 2025  |  Blockchain

In an era where cyber threats are escalating in sophistication and frequency, businesses continuing to rely on outdated cybersecurity models might as well be hiding...

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Rhode Island Benefits Portal Hit by Ransomware Attack
Rhode Island Benefits Portal Hit by Ransomware Attack
December 15, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Rhode Island’s public benefits system has reportedly been targeted in a ransomware attack. Hackers breached the online system and have threatened to disclose users’ personal...

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FTC Warns of ‘Massive Jump’ in Online Job Scams
FTC Warns of ‘Massive Jump’ in Online Job Scams
December 12, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning consumers about a “massive jump” in a form of online job scams called “task scams.” The FTC received 20,000...

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FTC Sends $500K to Consumers in Vivint Credit Report Case
FTC Sends $500K to Consumers in Vivint Credit Report Case
December 05, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The FTC is sending almost $500,000 in payments to consumers it says were harmed by Vivint Smart Homes. According to a Wednesday (Dec. 4) news release, the Federal Trade...

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FinCEN Warns US Banks About AI Deepfake Frauds
FinCEN Warns US Banks About AI Deepfake Frauds
November 13, 2024  |  News

Law enforcement is warning U.S. banks about the danger of AI-powered identity fraud schemes. The Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an alert...

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Report: How Financial Scams Are Eroding Consumer Confidence and Financial Health
Report: How Financial Scams Are Eroding Consumer Confidence and Financial Health
October 23, 2024  |  Fraud Prevention

Financial scams have never been more prevalent, but quality data on the number of victims and scale of their losses remains limited. For consumer-facing financial...

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