Identity theft articles
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Here's what Google is doing to protect your Android device from theft
Mobile device theft has always been a huge issue, but today Google is announcing some theft protection features for Android that will hopefully help. Some of these features will come later this year through Google Play Services updates, so they will reach billions of devices running Android 10 and later. Others will arrive as part of Android 15. To deter theft before it happens, it will be more difficult for thieves to quickly reset your stolen device in order to sell it. This is achieved...
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Eight Subtle Signs Your Identity Has Been Stolen
The effects of identity theft can be immediately, catastrophically obvious—or you may be compromised for years without knowing it.
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Kokua Line: Why is IRS questioning my identity?
Question: I received an IRS inquiry form via U.S. mail. They want to know whether I am me. Is this for real? It has to do with the 2023 tax-year filing.