LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Signs of identity theft are less obvious compared to car theft. ID thieves take information like names, addresses, social security numbers and bank accounts. Then they use them to open new accounts, get a job under the victim’s name, steal tax refunds and health insurance to get medical care.

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.

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The Better Business Bureau is warning communities about identity theft scams and ways to protect yourself during identity theft awareness week. It is important to understand how identity theft scams work: A successful scam can result in the theft of your identity and/or personal information,

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.

Here are six ways to protect yourself after falling victim to identity theft: Report to your bank or credit card company and notify credit reporting agencies to place a freeze on your account and establish a fraud alert.

It's identity theft awareness week. According to the Federal Trade Commission – once someone has your personal information, they can open new accounts, steal your tax refund, and even file fake health insurance claims.

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.

The Internal Revenue Service is making progress on whittling down the amount of time it takes to help victims of tax-related identity theft.

The 2024 tax season is officially underway. The IRS began accepting and processing tax returns Monday. You have until April 15th to file.

Monday was the first day of Identity Theft Awareness Week. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes shared tips to help people protect themselves.

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 ...