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IDENTITY THEFT
[ What is Identity Theft? ] [ Effects of ID Theft ] [ ID Theft Recovery ] [ ID Theft Prevention ] [Back]
Identity
theft is the most insidious of all types of fraud. Individuals who
become victims of identity theft have their lives stolen in many ways;
many suffer tremendous financial losses. In addition, victims of
identity theft may experience significant psychological impact as they
spend most of their spare time trying to undo the damage that the
identity thief has done to their credit, their driving record, and even
their criminal history! In some cases, this damage cannot be
repaired.
It
often takes years to try to straighten out the mess left behind by an
identity thief. Often, the victim may not be aware that the theft
has occurred until bill collectors begin calling. To make matters
worse, victims may fall prey to multiple thieves, or the same thief may
continue to use the identity even after discovery, creating an on-going
problem.
If you think you may be
a victim of identity fraud, or want to find out ways to protect
yourself, see the topics listed.
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