10 Interesting Fact About Identity Theft

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• A person's identity can be used to open a bank account or credit card without the knowledge of the owner.
• Identity can be stolen via the internet, telephone, or physical theft.
• Identity thieves can buy goods with victims' money, leaving bills that must be paid by the victim.
• Identity can be stolen from garbage or documents that are not well maintained.
• The identity of the victim can be used to commit crimes, such as murder or document forgery.
• Identity can be stolen from official documents such as KTP, SIM, or passport.
• Identity of victims can be used to obtain income or benefits from the government.
• The identity of the victim can be used to get a job or health insurance.
• Stolen identity can be used to commit fraud or other crimes that are detrimental to victims.
• Preventing identity theft is very important by maintaining important documents well and not sharing personal information with unknown people.