Rental identity theft is when a thief pretends to be you for the purpose of renting property. Rental identity theft was not very common, historically, because landlords typically required ID to be shown in person in order to rent. During and after the COVID pandemic, many large landlords shifted to entirely online applications, taking images…
If you discover that someone has already filed using your Social Security number, the status quo tax season becomes far more complicated. If you’re wondering what to do if someone filed taxes in your name, you’re not alone, as the threat has grown in recent years. Tax identity theft is one of the fastest-growing forms…
Identity theft no longer fits a single stereotype; the crime finds its way into any avenue it can. Today’s fraudsters use a wide range of identity theft tactics, many of which leave victims facing debts, damaged credit, and legal disputes they never anticipated. Understanding how identity theft works is often the first step toward recognizing…
Student loan fraud identity theft occurs when someone uses stolen personal information to open or manipulate education-related debt accounts; this leaves victims being pursued to pay for balances/debts they never created. Unlike credit card fraud, student loan identity theft often goes unnoticed for years. Scammers will use stolen Social Security numbers to apply for federal/private…
If you’re being chased for medical bills that don’t make sense, or don’t belong to you, you’re not imagining things. Medical identity theft is one of the fastest-growing forms of fraud in the country, and it leaves victims facing wrongful medical debt and relentless collection efforts. How Medical Fraud Happens Medical debt fraud usually begins…
Banks, credit bureaus, and other large corporate actors often balk at six-figure and seven-figure settlement demands. After all, they say, what is the value of invasion of privacy and emotional distress, and how do you quantify it? Most litigants rely on traditional methods such as reviewing jury verdicts settlements in that venue, analogous claims, reputation…
Each fall, Medicare’s open enrollment period begins, and scammers go to work. They call, text, and send official-looking mailers, all promising to “help you update your coverage” or “secure your new Medicare card.” Behind the polite tone and false urgency lies a more serious crime: identity theft. Medicare scams are designed to harvest personal information…
In the spring of 2025, the FBI issued a nationwide warning: medical insurance scams are costing victims millions of dollars each year. Fraudsters are luring consumers with promises of cheap medical coverage, but the “plans” they sell either don’t exist or won’t cover what they claim. Victims end up paying thousands out of pocket while…
When most people think of identity theft, they picture stolen credit cards, hacked bank accounts, or someone vacationing on their identity overseas. But one of the fastest-growing and most devastating forms of fraud involves medical debt and identity theft happening in tandem; two issues that often collide in ways that leave consumers in a bad…
Identity theft is often framed as a financial crime, but the repercussions extend far beyond unauthorized charges on a credit card. Many victims endure long-term consequences that affect their employment, medical records, families, and even their legal standing. Understanding these hidden costs is important for protecting yourself and mitigating the damage if you become a…
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