Why Do People Commit Identity Theft?
An identity thief may use your information to:
- Open a new credit card, phone, or utilities account in your name and then run up the bills without paying them. The delinquent account then appears on your credit report.
- Open a bank account and write bad cheques in your name, apply for a loan in your name, or use your bank information to drain your account.
- File a fraudulent tax return, or apply for government benefits in your name.
- Get a driver's license with your information but his own picture on it.
- Give your personal information to police during an arrest. Then when he does not show up for the court date, a warrant of arrest is issued in your name.
The possibilities for an identity thief are endless once he has your personal information, so you can see why this crime is so serious and why you should learn how to protect yourself from identity theft.
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