Identity theft tops list of consumer complaints - Feb. 27, 2015

Identity theft was once again the number one complaint from Americans this year, according the Federal Trade Commission's annual tally.



There's no doubt it's a scary situation when it happens. If a criminal gets his hands on some personal information, it can wreak havoc on your life. You might find mysterious charges on your credit card. Or a thief could file a tax return in your name, getting a bogus refund before you even know it.



Identity theft tops list of consumer complaints - Feb. 27, 2015