identity-theft

The arrests were a result of an investigation by the New York Police Department and Queens District Attorney's office started in 2009 and dubbed "Operation Swiper," which targeted identity-theft crews in South Ozone Park, Mr. Brown said.

86 Arrested in ID Theft Sean Gardiner 2011

Discover also offers identity-theft monitoring, credit-score tracking and extended-warranty services.

Discover Warns of Material Charges Andrew R. Johnson 2012

Last year, LifeLock, which offers identity-theft protection starting at $10 a month, agreed to pay $11 million to the Federal Trade Commission and $1 million to 35 state attorneys general to settle charges that the company made false claims to pitch its services.

Don't Buy Too Much Insurance! Jessica Silver-Greenberg 2011

And earlier this year, American Express introduced an identity-theft protection service that helps policyholders detect fraudulent activity on their credit cards, while lender SLM, commonly known as Sallie Mae, began offering tuition insurance if a student drops out of college for medical reasons.

Don't Buy Too Much Insurance! Jessica Silver-Greenberg 2011

Five credit-card forgery rings operating out of Queens are now maxed out after a total of 111 reputed members were charged in a far-reaching, multi-million identity-theft case, according to authorities.

86 Arrested in ID Theft Sean Gardiner 2011

When not engaging in identity-theft crimes, some members of the five rings were pulling more conventional crimes.

86 Arrested in ID Theft Sean Gardiner 2011

Another section focuses on services that provide identity-theft protection, including advice on what to look out for.

New Resource For ID Theft Rachel Louise Ensign 2011

Mr. Vance created the unit in 2010 in an expansion of an existing identity-theft division.

D.A. Cracks Down On Internet Crime Michael Rothfeld 2011

The site has fact sheets with tips on protecting yourself from identity theft and quizzes that test your identity-theft preparedness.

New Resource For ID Theft Rachel Louise Ensign 2011

But such coverage is repetitive, say financial planners, because credit cards already come with built in identity-theft protection.

Don't Buy Too Much Insurance! Jessica Silver-Greenberg 2011