Let us understand a bit on some types of identity theft.
Identity theft comes in various forms, such as :-
Financial Identity Theft : This involves stealing someone's financial information to make unauthorized gain or access to their funds.
Criminal Identity Theft : This involves taking over someone else identity to commit a crime, leading to false accusations or criminal records for the victim.
Medical Identity Theft : This usually involves using someone's identity to obtain medical services, prescriptions, or file false insurance claims.
Social Security Identity Theft : This usually involves stealing someone's Social Security number for various fraudulent activities, such as opening bank accounts, etc.
Synthetic Identity Theft : This is done by creating a new identity by combining real and fake information, making them difficult to detect.
Employment Identity Theft : This involves when someone uses another person's identity to gain employment, leading to legal consequences for the victim.
