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2. Identity theft in the United States - Wikipedia

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   The Identity Theft Resource Center said there were 662 data breaches in the United States in 2010, almost a 33% increase from the previous year. [19] Between January, 2015 and September, 2017, the Identity Theft Resource Center estimates that there were 7,920 breaches affecting more than one billion records that could lead to identity theft. [18]

3. What Is Identity Theft? - AOL

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   According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), there were more than 650,000 victims of identity theft in 2019, making ID theft the most-reported type of FTC complaint. Protecting your identity ...

4. Identity theft - Wikipedia

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   The term identity theft was coined in 1964. [1] Since that time, the definition of identity theft has been legally defined throughout both the U.K. and the U.S. as the theft of personally identifiable information. Identity theft deliberately uses someone else's identity as a method to gain financial advantages or obtain credit and other benefits.

5. 3 Long-Lasting Financial Effects of Identity Theft - AOL

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   Identity theft takes a significant emotional, physical, social and financial toll on its victims. In GOBankingRates' Keep Your Money Safe 2023 survey of 1,141 Americans, 58% of overall respondents...

6. Can background checks show whether your identity was stolen?

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   Conducting a background check on yourself isn't always necessary if you're concerned about identity theft, but there are situations when it can be a good idea. Identity theft has been rampant ...

7. Identity fraud - Wikipedia

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   Identity theft is the unauthorized use of another's personal or financial information to defraud an individual or entity into obtaining goods or services. The term 'personal or financial information,' typically refers to a person's name, address, credit card, bank account number, Social Security number, or medical insurance account number.