Identity theft is when a thief gets access to your personal and financial information. Through dark and mysterious activity, they find ways to break into your personal and financial space. Your SSN, legal name, credit card accounts, bank accounts, tax files, you name it. They make themselves at home and take on your name and details.
Identity theft is when a thief gets access to your personal and financial information.
Once they carry your identity they can do anything in your name. They may deplete your bank accounts of its funds. Thieves may apply for new credit lines, rack up balances, and leave you with the balances. They may steal your tax refunds, or better yet, file fraudulent tax returns.
Once they carry your identity they can do anything in your name.
That's such an intense first step - but it makes sense. I wonder if there is a less intimidating way to do this. Perhaps over a web app or something. @hadtogajo @micshasan