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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 Federal Trade Commission estimates that as many
as 9 million Americans have their identities stolen each year.
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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