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Identity Theft

Identity theft happens when someone steals your personal information to commit fraud.

The identity thief may use your information to fraudulently apply for credit, file taxes, or get medical services. These acts can damage your credit status, and cost you time and money to restore your good name.

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Data Breach Victim?

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A data breach victim needs the tools to help minimize the risk of being a victim of a data breach in the future. Your personal...
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Synthetic Identity Fraud

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What is Synthetic Identity Fraud? When a criminal CREATES an identity instead of stealing one. Types of Synthetic Fraud Identity Fabrication:     Identity is completely...
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COVID-19 Vaccination Card on Social Media

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Celebrating your second COVID-19 vaccination on social media? If you’re posting a photo of your vaccination card on social media, please don’t do it!...
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Credit Freeze

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If you’re concerned about identity theft, someone gaining access to your credit report without your permission, or you’ve been notified that your personal information...
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Stimulus Payment Stolen by an ID Thief?

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Was your stimulus payment stolen by an ID Thief? If so, you can report the theft to the FTC and the IRS all at...
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Active Duty Servicemembers are More likely to Report Identity Theft than Other Adults

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Nearly three times as likely to report identity theft and that someone used a debit card or some other electronic means to take money...
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Active Duty Alert

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Service members who deploy can place an active duty alert on their credit reports to help minimize their risk of identity theft. An active duty...