How does someone steal an identity?
The easiest way for someone to steal your identity is to go through your garbage, looking for any documents with your personal details on it. Another way would be to intercept your mail before you receive it and go through your bank statements or credit card receipts. Your information could even be stolen at your workplace or the bank itself. In some cases, criminals can hack into your personal computer and obtain the information. Anyone could be an identity thief, not just a known criminal. It can be a co-worker or an employee at the bank. It can sometimes even be a trusted friend. This is why you should be careful who you talk to about your finances. Identity thieves often pose as government officials carrying out surveys or representatives of credit card companies to trick unsuspecting people. What can a thief do with a stolen identity? Once your identity has been stolen, the first thing the thief does is to get your mailing address changed. This prevents you from detecting if anyth
