Viral credit ‘fix’ could land consumers in jail, officials warn

Federal authorities have warned that a viral social media credit “fix” could be illegal. Influencers promoting false identity ...

Influencers are pushing this credit score ‘hack’. It could land you in jail

The truth is, credit repair companies can’t legally remove information from your credit report if it’s accurate and current,’ ...
AOL

My dad has been using my identity to open credit cards and take out loans — and he destroyed my credit. How do I fix it?

Although most of us think of the typical scam victim as an older person, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in 2024 alone, 21,420 reports of identity theft involved victims aged 19 and ...
The Repository

Learn why 'synthetic ID theft' is a dangerous new scam tactic

Identity theft is an ever-evolving crime. As credit bureaus and individuals catch on to the schemes of identity thieves, the con artists simply modify their tactics. Scammers are now combining ...
Morningstar

The New Identity Theft Crisis: AI Scams, Child Victims, and Credit Damage Are All Spiking

Debt.com's annual ID Theft Survey reveals that in one year, identity theft victimization rose from 43% to 78%, and concern over AI-fueled fraud has skyrocketed to 90%. Each December, Debt.com surveys ...