How would you feel if someone else pretended to be you online? That’s essentially what identity theft is, and it can happen to any of us.
You have something very important that makes you who you are – your digital identity. It’s like a puzzle made of pieces of your personal information, financial transactions and online interactions.
Unfortunately, like anything of value, it isn’t immune to theft. Bad people want to steal your identity and use it to commit fraud and rob you blind.
Identity theft is a serious threat that can be hard to detect. However, you can look for some clues that someone is trying to steal your identity and take steps to protect yourself.