Define Identity Theft - Methods Used 

Define Identity Theft
Stolen Identity

Define identity theft is knowing when someone uses your personal information, without your permission, to commit fraud or other crimes, it's theft.. They can charge many items in your name, a credit card, a telephone account, rent, food and it goes on.

Knowing How stolen identity happens will help protect you.

Methods used to get your Information:
1.) Going through the trash for your personal information
2.) A Dishonest Mail Carrier gets your information - Report to FBI
3.) While Processing your Card they use a special storage device
4.) Claim to need updates on your information through emails, phone or mail
5.) They divert your billing statements to another location by completing a change of address form.
6.) They steal your mail with pre-approved credit offers or steal your wallets/ purse.
7. )They get personnel records from employees who have access or their employment.
8.) Pet Scammers find your dog - only meet at the vets office
9.) Online purchase site without secure programming
10.) Public Internet Computers- when you forget to sign out
11.) Scam Employment offers

Stolen Identity Theft Damages:
1.) Bank Accounts in your name
2.) Checks in your name
3.) Drain Account using ATM
4.) Take out a loan in your name
5.) Get Driver's License and ID with their picture on it
6.) File Tax Return in your name
7.) Get a job
8.) Medical Service in your name
9.) Rent
10.) Give Police your name when arrested

This is a great start to protecting yourself from identity theft.  A great idea that many communities have started is a local neighborhood watch program.  Get Your booklet to starting a neighborhood watch program in the Toledo Areas. 

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