TechnologyDec 15, 2025Petco confirms major data breach involving customer dataPetco, a national pet supply retailer, has confirmed a significant data breach that exposed sensitive customer information, including names, Social Security numbers,...PetcoData BreachIdentity Theft
TechnologyApr 19, 2026Some U.S. credit card issuers accept non-SSN identification (ITIN, passport); criminals use assembled personal data to open accountsSome U.S. credit card issuers now approve applications without a Social Security number, accepting alternatives such as an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number ...ScamsPrivacyIdentity Theft
ScamsMar 10, 2026Reports say stolen identities were used to create fraudulent Uber driver accounts, raising safety and tax concernsCBS News California Investigates reports that numerous people across the U.S. have received IRS Form 1099s showing income from Uber despite never having signed up to...UberIdentity TheftRideshare Safety
TechnologyJan 3, 2026University of Phoenix data breach hits 3.5M peopleA major data breach at the University of Phoenix has compromised the personal and financial information of nearly 3.5 million individuals, including students, facult...University of PhoenixData BreachIdentity Theft+2
TechnologyDec 22, 2025Netflix suspension scam targets your inboxThe article details a surge of phishing scams during the holiday season, specifically targeting Netflix users with fake suspension emails. These scam emails are desi...NetflixPhishingIdentity Theft