What is Identity Theft?

What is Identity Theft?

Identity theft is were a thief steals private information the use for their own purposes. Examples of things they might steal are passwords, IDs, etc. Victims of identity theft lose money (potentially thousands or even their life savings), time, and their identity. Identity culprits strike tentatively. In other words, they may attack you when you least expect it. They can act like legitimate company to trick you into giving them your valuable information or they may steal your wallet in person. Another way thieves may phish* gullible people. This way of tricking people into giving culprits information is one of the most deadliest of tricks if people aren't cautious. Regardless, thieves of identity theft find creative ways to steal information, and anyone is vulnerable. 


*When someone pretends to be someone else or something else to trick people into giving them private information. For example, they may act as a trusted friend to a respected company to fool people into giving them passwords or other valuables.