Identity theft which is also known as identity fraud, is a crime in which an imposter obtains key pieces of personally identifiable information (PII), such as Social Security or driver's license numbers, to impersonate someone else.
The taken information can be used to run up debt purchasing credit, goods and services in the name of the victim or to provide the thief with false credentials. In respect of the above statements, the Covid-19 pandemic which is a social and an economic crisis just as much as it is a health one – its repercussions, severe and far-reaching, are being felt across the world. Some of the effects are closure of schools, businesses leading to millions of full-time jobs lostc. In addition to the immediate impact of losing money and running up debt, individual victims of identity theft can incur severe intangible costs. Some costs include damage to reputation and credit report, which can prevent victims from getting credit or even finding a job. To protect yourself from identity theft. Clikc to get more information on the 2021 consumer aftermath report.
watch out for unauthorized transactions on account statements, avoid carrying Social Security cards or numbers around, avoid giving out personal information in response to unsolicited emails.