Scams and identity theft cost South Carolina consumers nearly $8.5 million in 2025, according to a new report from the Department of Consumer Affairs.

Debt.com's annual ID Theft Survey reveals that in one year, identity theft victimization rose from 43% to 78%, and concern over AI-fueled fraud has skyrocketed to 90%. Each December, Debt.com surveys ...

Scams and identity theft cost South Carolina consumers nearly $8.5 million in 2025, according to the SC Department of Consumer Affairs.

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Whether you embrace new year resolutions or scorn them, experts recommend resolving to take some security steps as artificial intelligence-powered scams and other technology pose ever-greater risks.

A Chicago man was arrested after police say he was involved in identity theft and financial fraud across Metro Detroit. According to the Troy Police Department, David Andrew Williams, 30, is charged ...

Harris County investigators reveal how a suspect allegedly used forged judicial signatures and a defunct clerk’s seal to loot ...

“How could YOU have fallen for that? My 12-year-old granddaughter would have seen this scam!” Sadly, this is how many victims of fraud are greeted by family and friends. Often well-intended comments ...

Avast Secure Identity Plan Avast’s Secure Identity Plan is an entry-level plan with basic identity monitoring features. It costs $9.99 per month and provides single-bureau credi ...

DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — A Dorchester County man was charged Tuesday for illegally collecting unemployment benefits, according to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division. Matthew Howard ...