
The FBI considers identity theft one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States and estimates 500,000 to 700,000 Americans become identity theft victims each year.
Identity theft is a federal crime. It occurs when one person's identification (which can include name, social security number or any account number) is used or transferred by another person for unlawful activities.
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