Identity Theft

3. a number in the format 000-00-0000, unique for each and every person, that is used to track Social Security benefits and for other identification purposes.
5. shielding your identity
6. Do this to your receipts and old credit cards.
8. When criminals watch from a nearby location as you punch in your cell # to a hotel or rental car company.
10. the fraudulent acquisition and use of a person's private identifying information, usually for their own financial gain.
12. charges/bills that you may have noticed.. that you, yourself did NOT pay for.

1. These should always be difficult so that identity thieves cannot guess them easily.
2. When you install this and virus-detection software on your home computer, you are protecting yourself from criminals who may be trying to access your private information via computer.
4. When someone steals this, they have the access to fraudently apply for credit, file taxes, or get medical services.
7. If you suspect that your identity has been stolen, you should contact authorities immediately.
9. the condition of being protected from identity thefts and other people who could cause you to lose financial security
11. This occurs when someone steals your Social Security Number to obtain medical treatment or other medical services.