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Protect Yourself From Identity Theft
When someone pretends to be you, it’s called Identity Theft. When it happens, people take your name, Social Security number, credit or some other piece of your personal information for their use. They then use this information without your knowledge to commit fraud or theft.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) receives more than 86,000 complaints annually from victims of identity theft.
Armed with personal data, such as your Social Security number, date of birth, and mother's maiden name, identity thieves can take over your existing accounts, open new ones, and obtain credit cards, a passport, a driver’s license, Social Security benefits and loans. They can change your mailing address. And they can cost you irreplaceably in money and reputation.
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