Comptroller Susana Mendoza Recognizes Identity Theft Awareness Week and Offers Tips for Protecting Your Personal Information
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Comptroller Susana Mendoza Recognizes Identity Theft Awareness Week and Offers Tips for Protecting Your Personal Information
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Identity theft occurs when someone steals your personal information such as Social Security number, bank account or credit card numbers without your permission for their own financial benefit. Fraudsters may open new accounts or take out a loan in your name, steal your card information to make unauthorized purchases and use your information to obtain medical benefits, disability checks or unemployment benefits.