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Identity Theft Information Center
What is Identity
Theft? Identity theft occurs when a criminal uses a
person's identification information and pretends to be that
person. Identity thieves use that information to make
withdrawals from the victim's bank accounts, to apply for
credit cards in the victim's name, and to apply for credit to
buy cars, furniture, electronics, and other items. Identity
thieves may also use other people's personal information to
get a driver's license and Social Security card. This makes it
easier for them to cash checks, charge credit cards, and hide
from the law.
NEW: Balance Transfer Phishing
Scam: One of the latest schemes identity thieves use to
get your personal and financial information
How
Identity Thieves Operate: The methods identity thieves use
to get the personal information of unsuspecting
victims
How To
Prevent Identity Theft: Ways to keep your personal
information safe and out of the hands of identity
thieves
Phishing
Scams : This is a very common method for identity thieves
to get personal information and too many people fall prey to
it
The Red
Flags Of Identity Theft: Signs that indicate you might be
an identity theft victim
What
To Do When Your Identity Is Stolen: Steps you can take if
you are a victim of identity theft
Consumer
Advocate Falls For A Phishing Scam: You can know all the
ins and outs of avoiding identity theft and phishing scams,
but identity thieves can get you if you let your guard down
for the slightest moment.
Fair And
Accurate Credit Transactions Act: A law created to help
prevent identity fraud and to help identity theft
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