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Identity theft is a crime in which an impostor uses the name, social security number, and/or other identifying information of a victim to open credit accounts, use existing credit accounts, provide the victim's name to police during an arrest, or gain other benefits such a medical service, employment, or government benefits by using the victim's identity.
Some Resources for Victims:
ICAIT Website: https://sites.google.com/a/idaholegalaid.org/idaho-coalition-against-identity-theft/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/idahocoalitionagainstidtheft
Financial:
Using another’s information/identity in order to obtain credit, goods, or services.
Criminal:
Using another’s information/identity when apprehended for a crime;i.e.,a person stopped by law enforcement supplies another person’s name.
Governmental:
Supplying another’s information to a government agency;e.g.,giving another person’s information to the IRS.
Medical:
Receiving medical care or drugs using another person’s information or identity.
Idaho Coalition Against Identity Theft seeks to provide a coordinated community response to better assist victims of identity theft in our state.
WHAT VICTIMS CAN DO
Place a Fraud Alert on your credit reports by contacting one of the credit reporting agencies (“CRA’s”) listed on the back of this brochure. Request your free credit reports.
The immediate steps a victim should take to limit the damage caused by an identity thief.
What is Identity Theft?
Identity Theft is the largest consumer complaint filed with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) annually. If you have been the victim of identity theft, it could mean someone has used your name to:
What is Identity Theft?
Identity Theft is the largest consumer complaint filed with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) annually. If you have been the victim of identity theft, it could mean someone has used your name to:
make purchases
get credit cards
rent an apartment or
obtain utilities without your permission
The immediate steps a victim should take to limit the damage caused by an identity thief.
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