Many consumers are desperately looking to avoid identity theft, but it’s isn’t easy to know how to do so. We’ve compiled a list of the most common examples of identity theft to help you know what they look like, and how to avoid them.
Examples of Synthetic Identity TheftSynthetic identity theft occurs when a thief pairs a legitimate Social Security number with fake personal information, such as a name, birth date, and address. The thief will then use this synthetic identity to apply for a credit card.
Because this synthetic id...
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