Identity Theft Scams

How to protect yourself and others from identity theft, legal wrangles and other crimes when you post online

College scam artists move online for identity theft, email address harvesting and bogus sales offers: Internet Scambusters #402

What to Do if You Become the Victim of a Stolen Identity: A Scambusters Special Issue

Identity Theft Update: Kids, Students and Medical Services Are Key Targets for 2010

Digital Passport Use Fuels Identity Theft Concerns

All About Identity Theft: Latest Tricks and Techniques Keep Identity Theft at Top of Scam Charts

Take the Right Steps to Prevent Identity Theft When Your PC is Replaced, Lost or Stolen

Beware of Typosquatting and New Identity Theft Warnings

Identity Theft: Is Your Lender Complying With the New Red Flag Rules?

3 New Nigerian Scams Uncovered -- Plus a Personal Family Identity Theft Scare