What is Identity Theft? Identity theft is a serious crime. It
can disrupt your finances, credit history, and reputation, and
take time, money, and patience to resolve. Identity theft
happens when someone steals your personal information and uses
it without your permission. Identity thieves might: - go through
trash cans and dumpsters, stealing bills and documents that have
sensitive information. - work for businesses, medical offices,
or government agencies, and steal personal information on the -
misuse the name of a legitimate business, and call or send
emails that trick you into revealing personal - pretend to offer
a job, a loan, or an apartment, and ask you to send personal
information to “qualify.” - steal your wallet, purse, backpack,
or mail, and remove your credit cards, driver’s license,
passport, health insurance card, and other items that show How
Can I Protect My Information? Do you utilize online banking and
bill pay options? here for tips on how to make online
transactions safe and you a busine