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What is an acceptable definition of identity theft?
Identity theft occurs when someone uses another person’s personally identifying information, like a person’s name, Social Security number, or credit card number or other financial information, without permission, to commit fraud or other crimes.
Which of the following is a form of identity theft?
Debit Card Fraud or Credit Card Fraud. Driver’s License Identity Theft. Mail Identity Theft. Online Shopping Fraud.
Are you liable if someone opened a credit card in your name?
The Federal Trade Commission’s website says that in the majority of states, “you’re not responsible for any debt incurred on fraudulent new accounts opened in your name without your permission.”
What are the examples of identity theft?
Examples of Identity Theft
- Stolen Checks. If you have had checks stolen or bank accounts set up fraudulently, report it to the check verification companies.
- ATM Cards.
- Fraudulent Change of Address.
- Social Security Number Misuse.
- Passports.
- Phone Service.
- Driver License Number Misuse.
- False Civil and Criminal Judgements.
Why would someone open a bank account in my name?
This person may be the actual fraudster or someone the criminal has manipulated into acting as a front for the fraud. The accounts are then used to either launder money or commit future fraud. Criminals use stolen credentials and personal data to open accounts in the names of individuals without their knowledge.
How can you prove identity theft?
what security features protect it (for example a hologram or an electronic chip)
What to do when you fall victim to identity theft?
Contact the companies and banks where you know identity fraud occurred.
What are the steps to report identity theft?
File the official report with the FTC.
How to verify identity theft?
Go to help.id.me.