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Threats & Cybercrime

What Is Identity Theft?

Unauthorized use of someone's personal information, usually for financial gain.

Identity theft occurs when someone obtains and uses a person's personal information - name, tax ID, card details - without authorization, often to open accounts, take out loans, or make purchases in the victim's name.

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