...because they may not be as savvy about safeguarding personal information and could easily fall prey while surfing the Internet. "Identity thieves don't see age as a hurdle," said Miller, who works with law enforcement to combat identity theft...

...investigations division of the Richmond County Sheriff's Office have had innumerable examples of the latest wave of Internet identity theft and fraud. "Phishing" is the use of fraudulent e-mails to steal a consumer's account information and...

HOUSTON -- Federal officials have shut down an identity theft scam in which a man tricked Internet users into providing their credit card and bank account numbers.

WASHINGTON -- Considering the dire warnings lately about viruses, worms and Internet identity theft, Americans may be tempted to unplug their gadgets just to keep them safe. In reality, common sense and a few basic tips...

...guard up because people invent these personas and mold themselves into what they think you want," Tia said. Internet identities Top 5 reasons for computer use among youth 10-17: Schoolwork Playing games Current events information Sending...

...Internet - thieves poised to steal your identity. The exploding growth of online shopping means the incidence of Internet identity theft also is on the rise. Even so, experts say you're more likely to have your identity pirated the old-fashioned...

...guard up because people invent these personas and mold themselves into what they think you want," Tia said. Internet identities Top 5 reasons for computer use among youth 10-17: Schoolwork Playing games Current events information Sending...