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Understanding identity theft
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General Identity Theft Information
Identity theft occurs when a person uses another person's personal information without their permission, to commit fraud or other crimes. Identity theft can involve using a person’s name, social security number or credit card.

How does it work?
Once the identity is taken it is used in one of several ways.

• phone or utilities fraud
• bank or finance fraud
• credit card fraud
• intercept fraud
• government documents fraud
• application fraud
• unauthorized credit card fraud
• counterfeit credit card fraud

• bank accounts are opened in your name and bad checks are written.
• counterfeit checks are created using a person's name or account number.
• loan are made in the name of the person whose identity was stolen.
• fake debit or ATM card is made and electronic withdrawals are made, draining money from an account.

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