Identity theft low in Iowa, but still a problem
Iowa may rank in the mid 40s for states reporting identity theft crimes to the Federal Trade Commission, but that is no reason for anyone to let their guard down, police and identity theft experts say.
Preventing identity theft
The Identity Theft Resource Center, a nonprofit organization that works with individuals and companies to prevent identity theft, reports that in 2010 more than 16 million incidents of breach of information were reported by U.S. companies.
CFA Issues Best Practices for Identity Theft Services
With security breaches and identity theft cases frequently in the news, consumers are worried about becoming identity theft victims. Responding to this concern, dozens of companies offer identity theft services.
Napa a hot spot for identity theft, federal report says
Napa County continues to rank among the national top hot spots for identity theft, according to a federal consumer protection agency.
Robert Siciliano: Tax Related Identity Theft Scams up 300%
Cases of stolen tax returns have surged over the past five years, leaving many identity theft victims struggling to recoup their lost refunds.