Employment-related identity theft happens when someone uses your personal information, commonly a Social Security number, to get hired for jobs and earn income illegally. In many cases, victims don't ...

Referring to last week's "Part Two" column on controlling identity theft disasters, we will continue here with Part Three.

This is an incredibly broad approach to identity theft protection, but it will cost you. The ID Watchdog Premium Plan costs $21.95 per month, with a discount available to annual subscribers that ...

As Identity Theft Awareness Week highlights the risks of identity theft, the News 8 On Your Side team provides crucial advice on how to protect yourself from becoming a victim.Every single person is a ...

Here are the best identity theft protection services to identify breaches and mitigate potential damage in 2026.

Identity theft is on the rise in the United States. Data from the Federal Trade Commission shows that, since 2023, reports of identity theft have increased from 1 million to 1.2 million annually, and ...

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CHARLOTTE — If someone steals your identity, it can be hard to clean up the mess, so Action 9 attorney Jason Stoogenke wants you to know the pros and cons of identity theft insurance. It covers the ...

Last month, a friend of mine, we’ll call him David, got an alert from his identity protection service. It wasn’t a $2,000 charge for a new TV. It wasn’t $10,000 worth of phones in another country. It ...

INVESTIGATOR BRIAN ROCHE EXPLAINS. SO LET’S GET RIGHT TO THIS EMAIL SENT IN BY A VIEWER, HE WRITES. LAST WEEK, I RECEIVED A PRE-APPROVED BUSINESS CREDIT ACCOUNT IN THE MAIL. I HAVE MY OWN BUSINESS AND ...

Scams and identity theft cost South Carolina consumers nearly $8.5 million in 2025, according to a new report from the Department of Consumer Affairs.