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How does identity theft happen?

Know your rights and learn what steps you can take to prevent and report identity theft.

  1. How Thieves Get Your Information

  2. Preventing Identity Theft

  3. If You Think You are a Victim

  4. Know Your Rights

  5. Identity Theft Protection Services

  6. Data Breaches

  7. Pretext Phone Scams

  8. Tax-Related Identity Theft

  9. Synthetic ID Theft