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How do thieves steal someone’s identity?

Identity theft can start when someone gets & misuses your personal information such as your name & Social Security number, credit card number or other financial account information. The thieves might use a variety of methods to steal your information. Here are some terms you might hear & what they mean:

Skimming: Stealing credit/debit card numbers by using a special device on ATMs or when processing a purchase.

Phishing: Pretending to be a financial institution or other company & sending email or pop-up messages to get you to reveal your personal information.

Pretexting: Pretending to be you when they call financial institutions, phone companies & other sources to get additional information.

Redirecting your mail: Filling out a change-of-address form to have your billing statements sent to an address they choose.

Old-fashioned stealing: Stealing wallets & purses, mail (including bank & credit card statements), pre-approved credit offers, new checks or tax information; they can even steal a company’s personnel records or enlist employees who have access to your information.

Dumpster diving: Searching through trash looking for bills or other paper with your personal information on it.

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