Florida is a retiree's mecca, but along with the warmer climate comes a much higher risk of identity theft. And because retirees have benefits their younger neighbors don't, medical identity theft can pose a big problem. Full story
The immigration debate in Arizona reached a boiling point in 2007 when the state passed a groundbreaking law targeting those often blamed with fueling the nation's border woes: Employers who hire immigrants living in the U.S. illegally. Full story
A man's inability to refrain from sharing his steak and mac n' cheese meal on Instagram got him and his partner-in-crime busted for identity theft. Some might argue that this is a karma's punishment for spamming social media with "food porn," but there's more to the story.According to court document Full story
An estate planning lawyer who pleaded guilty mid-trial to using the identities of terminally ill people to illegally obtain tens of millions of dollars is trying to persuade a federal judge to let him change his plea back to not guilty. Joseph Caramadre appeared before U.S. District Judge William Sm Full story
Has an online company with which you have an account been hacked? Have you received an email informing you that your personal information has been lost in a data breach? Full story
If you're disposing of old documents such as bank statements and tax forms, security experts recommend shredding the paperwork so it can't be used by identity thieves. Full story
The number of tax fraud cases due to identity theft has risen dramatically in recent years, but both local and federal authorities have spent the last few months targeting the thieves. NBC’s Victoria Rivers reports from Washington.
According to the IRS, one in six taxpayers filing a tax return has a balance due, but the good news is there are ways to work with the IRS to avoid paying a penalty. CNBC’s Sharon Epperson explains the options available to you.
Federal, state and local investigators make an arrest in an extensive criminal operation that allegedly involved identity theft, counterfeit money and high—end electronics. WHDH's Victoria Warren reports.
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The FBI and Secret Service are investigating an apparent cyber threat against high-profile celebs and political figures including First Lady Michelle Obama and Vice President Joe Biden. The Huffington Post’s Gerry Smith joins Tamron Hall to discuss.
Melissa McCarthy in "Identity Thief."
This undated publicity image released by Universal Pictures shows Jason Bateman, background, and Melissa McCarthy in a scene from, "Identity Thief."
Actors Amanda Peet and Jenna Elfman arrive at the premiere of Universal Pictures' "Identity Theft" at the Village Theatre on February 4, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.
