Identity Theft
Sierra Fessler
Identity Theft Deffinition
the fraudulent acquisition and use of a person's private identifying information, usually for financial gain.
Financial Identity Theft
Financial identity theft is when the victim's bank account and crdit information are accessed and used illegally by someone other than the owner.
Drivers License identity Theft
After a driver license is stolen the criminal can use it and pass of as the person or sell it off.
Criminal Identity Theft
Also after stealing an ID, if the criminal gets arrested, he/ she can use the fake ID to have a record created iin their name.
Social Security Identity Theft
When a thieve makes use of soemone social security number to defraud the government and steal off benifits ment for the victim.
Medical Identity Theft
When a thieve uses a victims identity to make false claims including using health insurance and medical coverage.
Insurance Identity Theft
Similar to medical identity theft after the crime has been committed the victim is still left with the consequinces.
Child Identity Theft
A child's information and social security number can also be taken and used under someone else.
Synthetic Identity Theft
Is when someone takes multiple people's information and create a whole new identity.
Prevent Identity Theft
- secure SSN and other important information
- collect mail promptly
- pay attention to billing cycles
- review recipts
- shred other documents