With more opportunities for thieves to steal personal information than ever before, there is a global epidemic of identity theft crimes. It's incredibly important that you take the necessary steps to learn about identity theft protection, to ensure that your personal information and identity remains safe.
Identity theft is a crime where someone unlawfully obtains and uses another person's personal information, such as Social Security numbers or bank details, for financial gain.
This can lead to significant financial loss, damage to credit scores, and long-term legal and personal repercussions for the victims. Understanding identity theft is crucial to protecting your personal information and preventing fraud.
The impact of identity theft on organisations can’t be ignored either, as thieves target businesses to secure bigger and bigger paydays. With every new advance in technology to prevent identity theft attacks, thieves find new ways to steal information and money from consumers and companies.
Download our fact sheet to learn:
- The cost of identity theft and fraud
- Identity fraud prevention tips and information
- What you can do to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft
- Measures businesses can take to safeguard personal and confidential data