IDENTITY THEFT
Identity theft and identity fraud refers to all types of crime where someone obtains and deceptively uses another person's personal data most commonly for personal economic gain. "Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the United States, claiming 27.5 million victims since 1997." [1] Unlike your unique DNA, dental records and fingerprints, someone else at your expense can use your personal data, such as your Social Security number, bank account or credit card number, telephone calling card number, and other valuable identifying data, for personal profit. A smart criminal may be able to become "you" with sufficient information and use your identity to commit fraud.
With enough identifying information about an individual, a criminal can take over that individual's identity to conduct a wide range of crimes: for example, false applications for loans and credit cards, fraudulent withdrawals from bank accounts. These types also will include acts of......
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