Types Of Identity Theft

To further explain the types of identity theft, a list of potential illegal and criminal acts made by unauthorized use of your personal information without your knowledge or consent is provided below. Get familiar with them to increase your awareness and better prepare yourself in protecting your personal information and preventing identity theft. The identity thieves usually steal your personal information to commit one or more of the following types of identity theft crimes:

1. Apply for credit cards and loans.

2. Get medical assistance.

3. Violate your privacy and look into your credit report and history.

4. Open bank accounts or take money out of your existing accounts.

5. Buy a car.

6. Get social security benefits.

7. Buy a home or take out a home equity line.

8. Take a vacation.

9. Get free power, water, gas and phone service.

10. Apply for college financial aid.

11. Apply for a passport or use your existing passport to travel.

12. Commit murder, rubbery and other crimes while claiming to be you when arrested or stopped.

13. Get the hold of your driver’s license or apply for a new one.

14. Send threatening e-mails.

15. Go shopping with your existing credit card accounts and check books.

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