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How to Report Identity Theft of a Deceased Person?

To assist with how to report identity theft of a deceased person, you have to be named as the executor of the deceased’s estate or

What is Identity Theft of Deceased Individuals?

Identity theft of deceased individuals is when a criminal poses as an individual who has died to obtain finances or services. An imposter may open

Minimizing the Risk for Identity Theft of Deceased

It is important to be proactive when it comes to preventing identity theft of deceased persons. To close accounts opened in the deceased’s name, you

A Haunting Tale of Deceased Identity Theft

October is in full swing, and you can tell just by looking around. Halloween decorations fill every storefront, and Dia de Los Muertos depictions are

Scammers Steal Deceased Man’s Identity via Mail

Losing a close loved one can be a nightmare of grief and sorrow, but the daily reality of that loss can be even worse.
While family

Texas Schools to Offer Child DNA Test Kits to Help Identify Students in Emergencies; Is it Safe?

Texas lawmakers have passed a law allowing school districts to provide child DNA test kits to families to help identify children in the case of

Trainings

The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) is widely sought after for seminars, conferences and forums. Our speakers have traveled across the country to provide education for

COVID-19 Funeral Scam Targets People Who Lost Loved Ones

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reports that criminals are creating COVID-19 funeral scams. The announcement comes just days after the federal agency launched a

Who’s Haunting You This Halloween? Spooky Scams and Cyber Nightmares

Halloween is drawing near, and all manner of monsters are waiting in the shadows. Ghosts? Werewolves? Those are just fairy tales. Do not be deceived

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