LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The Federal Trade Commission got more than a million reports of identity theft last year. Those victims lost more than $10 billion combined. FOX5 wraps up ID Theft awareness Week with advice on protecting information.

The Federal Trade Commission is educating consumers on how to protect themselves from identity theft. This can happen to anyone at any time, especially now as tax season gets underway and the risk factor goes up.

Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson offers tips on how to protect your identity: Be vigilant, monitor accounts, use smart security, know theft response.

It’s Identity Theft Awareness Week and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says identity theft can happen to anyone and can take many forms.

Though it might seem like a harmless scam, and the law states that you are entitled to keep any gifts that arrive at your doorstep even if they’re part of a scam, brushing is an indication that your personal information has been compromised and that you have been potentially exposed to identity theft.

Learn how to spot, prevent and recover from identity theft during Identity Theft Awareness Week. Join free webinars hosted by the SSA and FTC on Jan. 30 in English and Spanish.

Identity theft takes place when someone gains access to your information and uses it without your permission. Such personal and financial information can include your name and address, Social Security number, bank account information or credit card details.

Timing is critical when you realize your identity may have been stolen. Know what to do before it happens so you can protect yourself as fast as possible.

The viral claim about Trader Joe's offering $750 gift cards has become the latest ploy targeting unsuspecting consumers. Cybersecurity experts have noted a significant uptick in phishing scams that leverage popular brands to lure victims.

If there’s something that demands your attention this end of January, it’s Identity Theft Awareness Week, a time packed with events and resources to educate the public about one of the most pervasive threats millions of consumers face.

The Better Business Bureau is warning people to safeguard their personal information during Identity Theft Awareness Week, which runs through Jan. 31. “Identity theft is devastating for consumers

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