In 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received over 1.1 million reports of identity theft, with credit bureau-related fraud being one of the most common concerns.

Police say that presented a fraudulent $100,000 cashier’s check that later bounced. Charges include theft by deception, communications fraud, identity fraud, and forgery.

How to know if someone’s been using your identity Identity theft can happen quickly and quietly. A stolen Social Security number, a misused credit card, a fake address tied to your name—it’s ...

Separately, our favorite comes from KKTV 11 in Louisville, Kentucky, where a 21-year-old man tried to buy a Porsche at a dealership with a fake $78 million check. Yes, $78 million. The day before ...