Identity Theft

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Identity Theft continues to be one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States. Identity Theft occurs when someone steals your personal information and uses it without your permission. It’s a serious crime that can affect your finances, credit history, and reputation. Restoring your identity can take time, money, and patience to resolve. This site provides information about Identity Theft, ways to guard against Identity Theft, and what to do if you become a victim of Identity Theft. 

IT CAN HAPPEN TO YOU

WHAT DO THEY STEAL?

  • Name
  • Address
  • Date of Birth
  • Social Security Number
  • Driver’s License Number
  • Bank Account Numbers
  • Credit Card Numbers
  • Passwords
  • Cell Phones

HOW DO THEY GET IT?

  • Purses or wallets
  • Go through your mail
  • Go through your garbage
  • Buy or steal information from stores, restaurants, hotels, or banks
  • Insecure internet sites
  • Scam phone calls or emails

WHAT DO THEY DO WITH IT?

  • Open new bank accounts or credit cards in your name
  • Charge purchases to your credit line
  • Obtain loans: personal, auto, home, etc.
  • Change mailing addresses for existing accounts and use them without your knowledge
  • Empty your bank account
  • RUIN YOUR CREDIT


 To learn how to guard yourself from Identity Theft click here.

Think you have been a victim of Identity Theft, click here.