Identity theft occurs when someone uses your legal name, credit card number, social security number, passwords, or pins of your financial accounts to make purchases, get cash, or commit fraud in your name. It is when your personal and financial information gets into the wrong hands and turns your financial life into a living nightmare. It is critical to understand how identity theft happens to prevent becoming a victim and have a plan to protect yourself if your identity is stolen.
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