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When you lock your Social Security number, a company looking to verify your SSN won't be able to verify your identity, ...

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In today’s increasingly digital world, identity theft has become a serious concern, especially for seniors. Older adults are often targeted by scammers and cybercriminals because they may be less ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Farrington writes about higher education and student loans. When most people think of identity theft, they envision ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. An identity theft ring believed to be based in the Burbank area is stealing Social Security Numbers of former ...

HAMMOND -- Postal inspectors and local law enforcement officials conducted coordinated raids Thursday, targeting suspects involved in recent identity theft cases. Agents descended on houses in Hammond ...