FOX 5 Atlanta

These states are the most vulnerable for identity theft and fraud in 2025, data suggests

WalletHub ranked Florida as the most vulnerable state to identity theft and fraud due to weak protections and high complaint rates. Florida logged 528 identity-theft complaints and 2,163 fraud ...
The College Fix

Minnesota ‘ghost students’ stole $12.5 million in loans, sparking calls for new safeguards

Nearly 2,000 “ghost students” in Minnesota stole $12.5 million in taxpayer-funded grants and loans, Education Secretary Linda ...
Enid News & Eagle

Identity theft: Education is key to avoid falling prey to fastest-growing crime in U.S.

“This problem of identity theft, it might just be a two-word problem, but it’s got arms that reach out across the country,” said Mike Prusinski, vice president of public affairs for LifeLock, a ...
Staten Island Advance

New York among the most vulnerable states for identity theft and fraud; Here’s how to protect yourself

Millions of Americans fall victim to identity theft and fraud each year, but residents of some states appear to be much more vulnerable than others. WalletHub, an online financial advisory site, ...
WTEN

Accused ringleader in fraud, identity theft conspiracy gets 20 year prison sentence

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)– An accused ringleader for a nationwide fraud conspiracy was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Monday. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Oluwaseun Adekoya, of New Jersey, ...