Identity theft

Tuesday, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP) Data Privacy and Security Advisory Committee will hold its next…

It won't be long before tax refunds are sent to folks looking for a little extra money.A state consumer protection official says it's also a time when…

A state consumer advocate says people affected by a large data breach should check out a website to get their settlement.In September of 2017, Equifax…

More than $51 million in fraudulent and erroneous refunds and credits were blocked last tax season by the state Department of Revenue, due in part to…

With the freezing temperatures outside, state consumer officials say another kind of freeze could be helpful to you and keep you from being left out in…

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month.The state Division of Consumer Protection is first giving a week's worth of advice to people concerned…

The state Secretary of the Department of Revenue says they have worked hard to prevent identity thieves from stealing your tax return.In an interview with…

Wisconsin News Connection is here.MADISON, Wis. -- Every year, millions of Americans and tens of thousands of Wisconsinites are victims of consumer…

As summer comes to end, first-time college students are preparing by purchasing tvs, computers, and new bedding for their dorm rooms. For most, the idea…

It's time to file taxes, and a state Department of Revenue spokesperson says filers need to be wary of someone trying to steal their money…