ID theft is when someone illegally poses as you, usually to get money. Know these warning signs and prevention tips. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Kids head back to school next week in Topeka and scammers are already preparing to target students. The Better Business Bureau says it’s important for families to be smart when ...

Identity theft is a huge problem. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, it's the No. 1 property crime in the country, totaling $10 billion more than all other property crimes combined.

There had already been more than 1 billion personal records compromised before the National Public Data breach that has been making headlines, according to Michael Bruemmer, head of global data breach ...

As Identity Theft Awareness Week highlights the risks of identity theft, the News 8 On Your Side team provides crucial advice on how to protect yourself from becoming a victim.Every single person is a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It’s that time of the year again where your sensitive tax information is the most vulnerable. With the chance ...

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Online filers that go through the IRS website usually expect a refund. Instead, a written notice arrives in the mail, stating that more than one tax return was filed using your information. Scammers ...

In 2014, nearly 9 million patient health records were breached in 164 reported incidents. By March 2015, that number had increased tenfold. In fact, it is estimated that one in three health records ...

Identity theft linked to major data broker breaches has cost Americans more than $20 billion over the past decade, according to a U.S. Senate report.