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
victims |
