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2. Identity fraud - Wikipedia

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   One case of identity theft was the 2011 hacking of the PlayStation Network, when personal and credit card information of 77 million accounts were stolen. The unauthorized use of a stolen credit card is commonly not considered identity fraud, but may be considered consumer fraud. The use of fake names, ID cards, falsified or forged documents ...

3. Identity document forgery - Wikipedia

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   West German customs employee checking an alleged fake document.. Identity document forgery is the process by which identity documents issued by governing bodies are illegally copied and/or modified by persons not authorized to create such documents or engage in such modifications, for the purpose of deceiving those who would view the documents about the identity or status of the bearer. [1]

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. 10 Things to Do if Your Identity Is Stolen

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   Last year, $16.9 billion was lost as a result of identity fraud, according to the 2020 Identity Fraud Study from research and advisory firm Javelin. In the first half of 2020 alone, 571,188 ...

6. Family Fraud: When Mom Steals Your Identity - AOL

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   A 2012 identity fraud. You probably already shred sensitive financial documents and keep your Social Security card locked in a safe place. But have you made sure your mother isn't digging in your ...

7. I lost $11,300 to identity fraud. What I learned: Usual ... - AOL

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   A survey of 144 ID theft victims who reached out to the nonprofit in 2022 found that almost two-thirds said their issues were still unresolved months after discovering the fraud. The lasting ...