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IDENTITY THEFT

 

YOUR PLAN FOR RECOVERY

 

 

 

USE THIS STEP-BY-STEP PROGRAM TO

NEUTRALIZE AND ERADICATE THE

COSTLY EFFECTS OF IDENTITY THEFT

 

 

Cotter Bass

 

 

 

  

 

Cover and Scales of Justice graphic courtesy of snappygoat.com

 

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This publication is sold with the understanding that neither the author nor the publisher is rendering legal, accounting, or any other professional counseling. The information contained herein is not intended to replace instructions by trained professionals. For advice regarding legal, accounting, or other issues, readers are advised to consult an attorney, accountant, or other appropriate qualified professional.

 

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IDENTITY THEFT AND IDENTITY FRAUD

ABOUT IDENTITY THEFT AND IDENTITY FRAUD

 

WHAT IS IDENTITY THEFT?

 

Identity Theft is a term used to refer to all types of crime in which someone wrongfully obtains and uses another person's personal data in some way that involves fraud or deception, typically for economic gain.

 

What Are The Most Common Ways That Identity Theft Can Happen To You?

 

IN PUBLIC, for example, criminals may engage in shoulder surfing (watching you from a nearby location as you punch in your telephone calling card number or credit card number) or listen in on your conversation if you give your credit card number over the telephone.

 

IF YOU receive applications for pre-approved credit cards in the mail, but discard them without tearing up the enclosed materials, criminals may retrieve them and try to activate the cards for their use without your knowledge. Also, if your mail is delivered to a place where others have ready access to it, criminals may simply intercept and redirect your mail to another location.

 

MANY people respond to spam (unsolicited email) that promises them some benefit but requests identifying data, without realizing that in many cases the requester has no intention of keeping his promise. In some cases, criminals reportedly have used computer technology to steal large amounts of personal data.

 

WITH enough identifying information about an individual, a criminal can take over that individual's identity to conduct a wide range of crimes. For example:

     > False applications for loans and credit cards.

     > Fraudulent withdrawals from bank accounts.

     > Fraudulent use of telephone calling cards or online accounts, or

     > Obtaining other goods or privileges which the criminal might be denied if he were to use his real name.

 

What Can You Do If You've Become A Victim Of Identity Theft?

 

IF SOMEONE is using your personal or financial information to make purchases, receive benefits, file taxes, or commit fraud, that's Identity Theft. This eBook will guide you through the recovery process.

 

IF YOU'RE dealing with Tax Identity Theft, Medical Identity Theft, or Child Identity Theft, read the chapter entitled SPECIAL FORMS OF IDENTITY THEFT. If you have had personal or financial information lost or stolen, refer to the chapter entitled

Impressum

Verlag: BookRix GmbH & Co. KG

Tag der Veröffentlichung: 10.06.2019
ISBN: 978-3-7487-0674-8

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