Skimming Skimming occurs when a criminal steals information as the debit or credit card is swiped. Purchase of Information on the Dark Web The dark web, or dark net , is a part of the internet that serves as a highly profitable marketplace where criminals can purchase stolen personal information.
Private photos, medical records, and financial information have all reportedly been stolen and shared on the dark web. Security researches have reported a concerning trend that cybercriminals have begun targeting children—even infants—and advertising their stolen information for sale on the dark web.
According to one report, 51 percent of new account fraud victims stated that they personally knew the individual who committed the fraud. Identity theft victims may be unaware of the crimes until there is already substantial damage to their financial assets, credit, and reputation.
Fortunately, there are steps you can take to better protect yourself and your family from identity theft and identity fraud. Download the white paper Your Guide to Identity Theft to learn more about the various types of identity theft, common warning signs, and steps individuals can take to better protect themselves.
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Include as many details as possible. Tell the police someone stole your identity and you need to file a report. Ask for a copy of the police report. You may need this to complete other steps. Was this page helpful? Yes No. Thank you for your input. Add multi-factor authentication for accounts that offer it. Multi-factor authentication offers extra security by requiring two or more credentials to log in to your account.
The additional credentials you need to log in to your account fall into two categories: something you have — like a passcode you get via text message or an authentication app, or something you are — like a scan of your fingerprint, your retina, or your face.
Multi-factor authentication makes it harder for scammers to log in to your accounts if they do get your username and password. Do not give your personal information to someone who calls, emails, or texts you.
It could be a scammer trying to steal your information. In addition to taking steps to protect your information, it pays to know how to tell if someone stole your identity. There are things you can do yourself to detect identity theft.
There also are companies that sell credit and identity monitoring services. If you discover that someone is misusing your personal information, visit IdentityTheft. Many companies sell identity theft protection services that may include credit monitoring, identity monitoring, identity recovery services, and identity theft insurance.
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