Fact checked by Betsy Petrick Key Takeaways An incorrect address can be an innocent error, but it can also signal identity theft.The address on your credit report generally won't affect your credit ...

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 ...

With identity theft cases rising nationwide, more consumers are discovering unfamiliar accounts or inquiries on their credit reports. Petroff Amshen LLP explains how to respond effectively, protect ...

A new report by the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) sheds light on the emotional toll of identity theft and it explains why the losses extend well beyond the financial. The center conducted its ...

The National Taxpayer Advocate on Wednesday released its annual report to Congress, which cited "unconscionable delays" in IRS support for victims of tax-related identity theft. "Individuals who are ...

Identity theft reports rose by 9% nationwide last year, representing the first year-over-year increase in identity theft reports since 2021. Florida residents reported the most issues of any state in ...

With identity theft cases rising nationwide, more consumers are discovering unfamiliar accounts or inquiries on their credit reports. Petroff Amshen LLP explains how to respond effectively, protect ...