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what is identity theft?
Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal information without your consent, whether it’s opening new credit accounts in your name, accessing your financial accounts, or even using your healthcare information to receive medical treatment.
Every
seconds
an identity is stolen in the U.S.1
billion+
stolen credentials in circulation on the dark web.2
Data sharing & tracking
While the data you share with companies may make life more convenient, it can also be tracked, breached, or sold to third parties.
Data breaches
You may trust companies to store your personal information, but sometimes they experience a hack through weak or outdated security protocols.
Credit card skimming
Hard-to-spot ATM skimming devices can extract credit card numbers and PINs, which are then sold on the dark web.
Phishing attacks
Phishing emails may bait you into clicking a link or opening an attachment, and giving away sensitive information.
Phone scams
These days nearly everyone has a phone with them — including scammers and fraudsters, who use social engineering and impersonation to dupe you into handing over personal information.
Using public Wi-Fi
Coffee shops are great places to work, but they also present opportunities for hackers to access unsecured devices on the same network.
How identity thieves can use your information
Use your name when arrested
An imposter can claim to be you when cited for traffic or misdemeanor violations, then fail to show up in court.
Collect your tax refund
If someone files your taxes before you do, they’ll get a return in your name — possibly creating issues for years.
Get medical treatment
If your healthcare information is stolen, someone can receive costly treatments in your name.
Open accounts in your name
Thieves use your info to get credit cards, cell phone accounts, and personal loans in your name.
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