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Answer: Banking & Bills, Credit Cards, General
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How can someone steal my identity?
It can be ridiculously easy. All an identity thief has to do is get some personal information about you. Some thieves get started by being friendly and asking the victims and the victims’ family innocent-sounding questions, such as "Where were you born?"Others may steal your wallet, go through your trash for old discarded financial records, legally read official court records of your divorce proceeding or steal your mail. Still others may craft official-looking e-mails and trick you into answering them.Dishonest employees have access to credit bureau records. A friend, relative or roommate could steal your identity by getting information about you in your own home.Return to Questions
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