A Case of Identity Theft

Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personally identifying information, like your name, Social Security number, or credit card number, without your permission, to commit fraud or other crimes.

The FTC estimates that as many as 9 million Americans have their identities stolen each year. In fact, you or someone you know may have experienced some form of identity theft.
The crime takes many forms. Identity thieves may rent an apartment, obtain a credit card, or establish a telephone account in your name. You may not find out about the theft until you review your credit report or a credit card statement and notice charges you didn't make—or until you're contacted by a debt collector.

Identity theft is serious. While some identity theft victims can resolve their problems quickly, others spend hundreds of dollars and many days repairing damage to their good name and credit record. Some consumers victimized by identity theft may lose out on job opportunities, or be denied loans for education, housing or cars because of negative information on their credit reports. In rare cases, they may even be arrested for crimes they did not commit.

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[Spawnman007]

What to do if someone know your whole name birthday and your state id information? I really would like for someone to give me a answer really worried.

[luis8740]

Its a very sad story because if that was my identity I would of get very depressed about it because its very sad when someone steels something that does not belong to that person. That person can damage something youve worked hard for such as mantaining your name and credit in good status. It causes depression and frustration because it can take even years to restore your good name and good credit.

[halitosis321]

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[iUploaded]

Tips to help protect against identity theft: * Check credit card statements, bank documents and financial reports every month for unauthorized activity. * Protect Social Security numbers. Don't carry Social Security cards in wallets or write the number on a check. * Don't provide personal information over the phone or the internet. * Never click on links sent in unsolicited email messages. * Keep personal info. in a secure place at home. SPAM EMAILS = SCAM!!! Say NO to wire transfers! FTCcredit

[iUploaded]

Does somebody want to transfer millions of dollars into your account?

Does someone want you pay you to cash cheques and send them the money?

Met a new friend/penpal on a friendship/dating site who's asking you for money?

Has a dying person contacted you wanting your help to give his money to charity?

Have you sold an item and are asked to accept a payment larger than the item amount?

IT'S A SCAM!

Don't fall for common scams like this

fight them!

Credit: Ravenshaolin

SPAM EMAIL = SCAM!

[joejudo27]

sadly,thi s is such a sad story. thanks for the info.

[dbarr35]

Thanks for that video clip. learn more tips on how scammers use identity theft from my video.