Identity theft is turning into a chain reaction for victims

For a growing number of victims, identity theft no longer ends with a fraudulent charge or a compromised account. More than one in four people who contacted the Identity Theft Resource Center during the reporting period were dealing with multiple identity-related incidents, according to the organization’s 2026 Trends in Identity Report. The report is based on data from 6,188 individuals who sought assistance between April 2025 and March 2026. “Identity crimes are no longer isolated, … More →

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