What happens if a scammer misuses your personal information, like your Social Security number to file a fraudulent unemployment claim?

The Federal Trade Commission announced that it will delay enforcement of the new “Red Flags Rule” until Aug. 1 in order to give physicians, ASCs and hospitals, as well as other creditors and financial ...

A polished seal, a familiar logo, and a web address that looks almost perfect. That’s all it takes to trick someone into handing over personal details meant for law enforcement or a federal agency.

First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof ...

Identity theft reports surpassed 2024 totals within the first nine months of 2025, as scam-driven fraud losses climbed to $10.9 billion. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES ...

WASHINGTON (AP) – The government says the number of identity theft complaints involving tax and wage fraud is soaring even as law enforcement tries to crack down. Federal Trade Commission officials ...

Vermonters reported nearly 4,000 cases of fraud to the FTC in 2024, resulting in $10.5 million in losses. The most common scams in Vermont were imposter scams, followed by identity theft and online ...