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How Do Thieves Steal An Identity?
Identity theft starts with the misuse of your personally
identifying information such as your name and Social
Security number, credit card numbers, or other
financial account information. For identity thieves,
this information is as good as gold.
identifying information such as your name and Social
Security number, credit card numbers, or other
financial account information. For identity thieves,
this information is as good as gold.
Skilled identity thieves may use a variety of methods to get hold of your
information, including:
Dumpster Diving. They rummage through trash looking for bills or other paper with
your personal information on it.
Skimming. They steal credit/debit card numbers by using a special storage device
when processing your card.
Phishing. They pretend to be financial institutions or companies and send spam or
pop-up messages to get you to reveal your personal information.
Changing Your Address. They divert your billing statements to another location by
completing a change of address form.
Old-Fashioned Stealing. They steal wallets and purses; mail, including bank and
credit card statements; pre-approved credit offers; and new checks or tax information.
They steal personnel records, or bribe employees who have access.
Pretexting. They use false pretenses to obtain your personal information from financial
institutions, telephone companies, and other sources.
Next: What Do Thieves Do With A Stolen Identity?
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information, including:
Dumpster Diving. They rummage through trash looking for bills or other paper with
your personal information on it.
Skimming. They steal credit/debit card numbers by using a special storage device
when processing your card.
Phishing. They pretend to be financial institutions or companies and send spam or
pop-up messages to get you to reveal your personal information.
Changing Your Address. They divert your billing statements to another location by
completing a change of address form.
Old-Fashioned Stealing. They steal wallets and purses; mail, including bank and
credit card statements; pre-approved credit offers; and new checks or tax information.
They steal personnel records, or bribe employees who have access.
Pretexting. They use false pretenses to obtain your personal information from financial
institutions, telephone companies, and other sources.
Next: What Do Thieves Do With A Stolen Identity?
Back to: Identity Theft Overview
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