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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.
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.
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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