Identity Theft
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techDIY vs. Paid Identity Protection: What Works After the Conduent Breach
After the largest U.S. data breach exposed 25M records, we compare free vs paid identity protection strategies for 2026.
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healthMassive Hospice Fraud Ring Busted: Scammers Used Stolen IDs for $267 Million Scheme
California authorities unraveled a $267 million hospice fraud scheme using stolen identities to bill Medi-Cal for nonexistent care. Learn how these scams work and how to protect yourself.
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techData Brokers Fuel Scams: How Scammers Profile You
Scammers are leveraging data broker websites to build detailed profiles, enabling highly targeted and convincing fraudulent schemes. Understand how your personal information is exploited.
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financeNew Credit Card Rules Create New Avenues for Scammers
Lax identity verification for credit cards without SSNs allows scammers to exploit personal data, leading to widespread identity theft and financial fraud.
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healthFBI Report: Identity Theft Losses for Seniors Soar 70% in a Single Year
New FBI data reveals a sharp 70% increase in identity theft losses for Americans 60 and older, as scammers increasingly target retirement and investment accounts.
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techSocial Security Impersonation Scams Target Personal Data
Federal agencies warn of sophisticated SSA fraud schemes using personal details to deceive victims into sharing sensitive information and money.
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health90,000 Americans at Risk After NADAP Cyberattack Exposes Sensitive Data
A major healthcare breach at New York-based NADAP exposed Social Security numbers, medical records, and personal data of 90,000 individuals following a January 2026 cyberattack.
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financeFidelity Agrees to $2.5 Million Settlement Over Major 2024 Data Breach
Asset manager compensates 155,000 victims of August hack stealing sensitive personal and financial data.