Common Types of Identity Theft

Character/Criminal Identity Theft

Someone impersonates you and commits a crime in your name resulting in warrants issued in your name, arrests made, and time spent in jail.

 Social Security Identity Theft

Thieves use your SSN Identity to gain employment or to report income under your name

Medical Identity Theft

Thieves use your information for insurance benefits, prescription benefits, Medicare, Medicaid benefits, or for medical tests.  

Drivers License 

Thieves use your information to acquire a driver’s license in your name or claim to be you in a traffic stop.

Credit/Financial Identity Theft

Thieves use your information to open new accounts or gain access to existing accounts. 

Watch this series 

"To Catch and Identity Thief" with Chris Hansen