Identity theft is the fake acquisition and use of a person's private identifying information, usually for financial gain. When you steal someone else's identity for your own benefits.
How can identity theft occur? Explain 3 ways
One way identity theft can occur is by stealing your credit cards. Some people will put a fake credit card cover at a store, and then they will take your credit card information and steal your information.
Another way of identity theft is social security. If you lose your social security, anyone can pretend they are you.
A third way for identity theft is taking your mail. By stealing your mail, criminals may be able to take advantage of a pre-approved credit card offer, open account in your name, and go on a spending spree. …show more content…
Why?
Parents should keep their children's identity locked up in a safe or somewhere safe in the house. You shouldn't give your children their cards because there is a very high chance that they will lose it.
What can you do to protect yourself against identity theft?
You can keep your document/information in a safe and only take out when necessary. Do not write your social or any card information in your wallet or any notebooks that you may lose or forget somewhere. Also never carry any original documents with