The Daily Overview on MSN

Worried about ID theft? This early warning sign is the first

Identity theft rarely starts with a dramatic five‑figure charge or a drained bank account. More often, the first clue is a ...
WGAL

Tax identity theft: What it is, warning signs, what to do if you're a victim

THEFT. THE SIGNS OF TAX IDENTITY THEFT INCLUDE SOMEONE USING YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER TO FILE AND CLAIM A TAX REFUND. AND ONE WAY YOU WILL KNOW THIS IS IF THE IRS REJECTS YOUR TAX RETURN AFTER YOU ...
Yahoo

AI-fueled fake IDs and identity theft: What you need to know

Identity theft happens every 22 seconds in the U.S. and now, artificial intelligence is making it easier for scammers. What used to be rough Photoshop jobs has evolved into slick, AI-generated IDs ...
The National Law Review

Attempted Identity Theft is Still a Threat-Here’s What to Do Next

An attempted identity theft is more than a close call-it's a serious warning. With reports sharply rising, Petroff Amshen LLP explains how a timely Identity Theft Check and credit report review can ...
JD Supra

Identity Theft and How To Prevent It

Imagine sitting in your living room, enjoying a cup of your favorite morning coffee, and you open your mail to discover that you recently opened a new bank account at XYZ Bank, unbeknownst to you. Or ...
Bitdefender

Is Your Child at Risk of Identity Theft? What Every Parent Should Know

Many parents assume identity theft can only happen to adults with bank accounts and credit cards. When it comes to their ...
Money on MSN

6 Best Identity Theft Protection Services of December 2025

Identity theft is as pervasive as ever. The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Fraud and ID Theft Maps shows 748,555 reports of ID theft in the first half of 2025 — that’s nearly 200,000 more reports ...
CNET

Employment Identity Theft Happens More Often Than You Think. Here's How to Spot It

Employment ID theft isn't the same as a fake job scam, but it can have a real negative impact on your life. Geoff Williams is a journalist and author. His byline has appeared in numerous publications, ...

New York among the most vulnerable states for identity theft and fraud; Here’s how to protect yourself

WalletHub, an online financial advisory site, recently released a study, States Most Vulnerable to Identity Theft & Fraud, ...
Times Union

Child identity theft is on the rise: Here's what you can do

While children may not immediately experience the consequences of identity theft, the effects can be far-reaching. One 2023 study by Javelin Strategy & Research found 35% of children whose identities ...
FOX 5 DC

These states are the most vulnerable for identity theft and fraud in 2025, data suggests

WalletHub ranked Florida as the most vulnerable state to identity theft and fraud due to weak protections and high complaint ...

He stole his fiancée's identity and $94,000. Federal prison is next

Justin E. Zadorozny, 33, was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Erie after stealing close to $94,000 from his then-fiancée ...