文档介绍：WHAT IS
IDENTITY THEFT?
Identity theft occurs when someone uses your name or HOW DOES IDENTITY
personal information, such as your Social Security number, THEFT HAPPEN?
driver’s license number, credit card number, telephone
IDENTITY THEFT PREVENTION TIPS: Identity monly begins with the loss or theft of
number or other account numbers, without your permission.
• Safeguard your personal information. a wallet or purse. But there are many other ways that
Identity thieves use this information to open credit accounts,
• Do not share personal information with unknown criminals can get and use your personal information
bank accounts, telephone service accounts, and make major
persons panies. in order mit identity theft. The following are
purchases — all in your name. Information can be used to
• Carry with you only the information you need. some examples:
take over your existing accounts, or to open new accounts.
• Order and review a copy of your credit report at
Identity theft can result in damage to your credit rating and EXAMPLE #1
least once a year.
denials of credit and job offers. One evening, you sit down to pay your monthly bills. You
• Shred documents containing sensitive information
write the checks, toss the statements in the trash and put
before discarding.
IDENTITY THEFT the container out on the curb for the morning’s tra