Thieves take advantage of news events and your desire for a big tax refund to steal your identity and your money.

The fraud schemes consumers will encounter in 2025 are not new, but it has become more sophisticated in technology and ...

Hundreds of thousands of Americans become victims of tax-related identity theft each year. Here’s how to fight back.

A 58-year-old woman was arraigned in federal court Wednesday on charges of identity theft and stealing more than $250,000 in ...

Being a victim of identity theft — whether it's a stolen Social Security number or credit card information — can become a big headache to resolve, especially if you don't discover the theft ...

Channel 2 Action News Investigates found that identity thieves don’t have to work hard to get it. No hacking into databases ...

Stolen identities, acquired in data breaches and hacking attacks, can be modified to create fake accounts or claim benefits ...

With 618 complaints, identity theft is an issue on the rise ... “Consumers, businesses both knowing their rights and their ...

Wisconsin consumers had lots to complain about in 2024, including telemarketing scams and identity theft. The Department of ...

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reported that it handled over 11,000 consumer ...

MADISON, Wis. -- Wisconsin consumers had lots to complain about in 2024, including telemarketing scams and identity theft. The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP ...