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Most Americans are unaware of how vulnerable they are to identity theft. Security expert Paul Viollis shows CBS News' Jessica Hartogs how we can be taken advantage of in our everyday activities.
IRS watchdogs are calling the rise in identity theft targeting tax returns "a growing epidemic." CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss protecting yourself against the threat.
Uncle Sam stops tons of fake products and services every day, but plenty still make it to the marketplace -- here's how to spot a ripoff
As tech-savvy thieves target your credit card data, everyone from the U.S. Secret Service to Apple is fighting back
As the holiday season gears up, an emerging kind of online fraud poses risks to merchants and consumers alike
As the busy holiday shopping season gears up, a few simple measures are often enough to keep consumers safe
A Federal Trade Commission consumer expert has some tips on keeping your money and identity safe during the holidays
Consumer watchdog warns that fraudsters are targeting people who use major retailers' websites
Security experts offer some surprising ways to stay one step ahead of the hackers
What you should know before opening your hearts and wallets this holiday season
Crooks know when consumers are in money-spending mode, and they've got lots of ways to get their share
Travel editor Peter Greenberg offers tips to help you avoid being taken for a ride
Check out these expert tips to help you steer clear of fraud, "phishing" and identity theft
If you've got a charge for $9.84 on your credit card statement, there's a good chance you're the victim of a pervasive fraud targeting millions of people
Experts say swindlers will be out in force this holiday season -- here's how to protect yourself
Scams involving big-ticket items sold online lead to thousands of complaints and major financial losses
Recent hacking incidents at some big chains have many consumers saying they'll be reluctant to shop there this season
As much of a joke as those Nigerian-prince-email scams have become, people sadly fall for them
Community Health, which owns, leases or operates 206 hospitals in 29 states, says the attack may have happened in April or June
After the latest hacking attack, it's time to upgrade your passwords or try one of these alternatives
A security firm found that Russian hackers have stolen the largest known collection of username and passwords
What the "blank slate" of a child's Social Security card offers identity thieves
With limited police attention and decentralized record-keeping, medical ID theft can be relatively easy pickings for criminals
Company: Thieves didn't break through its security, but got log-ins and passwords from other data breaches, key loggers and malware
In addition to disputing fraudulent charges, you may need to clean up your credit report
