identity theft

(Airs 11/09/23 @ 3 p.m.) WAMC’s David Guistina speaks with New York state Inspector General Lucy Lang about her latest investigations into fraud and abuse throughout state government.

The Vermont Department of Labor says it’s taking steps to monitor unemployment insurance fraud activity and is warning residents to be vigilant about such…

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has signed a bill to give people new protections against identity theft. The law requires companies that report a…

State police have charged a New York woman with stealing more than $150,000 from a customer's accounts at an upstate bank where she worked. Troopers say…

Lawmakers in New York are planning a second hearing focusing on identity theft and personal data security following the massive breach at Equifax. The…

Following the September 7 Equifax breach potentially affecting 143 million Americans — including 8 million in New York — a state senator from the Hudson…

New York State Police have arrested a man they believe stole the identity of a cop killed in a car crash earlier this year. State Police say Bronx…

State police are warning New York residents of an identity phishing scam.Troopers say several people have received calls from individuals claiming to be…

Dozens of Capital Region residents turned out during a downpour to have personal papers destroyed at “Shred Fest 2016” today. The event in Albany ran from…

In the last few weeks I have been issued a new credit card, because someone else has begun to use the old number -- apparently to order pizzas from…