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Identity theft begins when someone takes your personally identifiable information such as your name, Social Security Number, date of birth, your mother's maiden name, and your address to use it, without your knowledge or permission, for their personal financial gain.

I am a victim of identity theft. I recently learned that my personal information was used to open an account at your company. I did not open or authorize this account, and I therefore request that it be closed immediately.

Anyone can get a hold of them. However, because they are public information, they are still tools that identity thieves can use. If you think of your identity as a jigsaw puzzle, your name and address are the first two pieces that they can use to build a bigger picture and ultimately put your identity at risk.

The FTC provides an ID Theft Affidavit to help victims of identity theft quickly and accurately dispute new unauthorized accounts. It is especially helpful in cases where consumers are unable to file or obtain a police report. Some creditors will accept this affidavit instead of a police report.

Credit Card Offers, Bank Statements, Canceled Checks, and More Documents Containing Financial Information. An identity thief could potentially use anything that comes from a financial institution. ... Documents Containing Personal Information. ... Documents Containing Account Information. ... Junk Mail. ... Child- and School-Related Mail.