Identity theft occurs when someone steals your name, Social Security number (SSN), bank account number, or credit card to open accounts, make purchases, or commit other fraudulent crimes.
The Methods They Use To Steal Your Identity
The methods identity thieves use include low tech strategies (like going through your trash can, also known as "dumpster diving") to highly sophisticated phishing scams that include cloned PayPal or bank websites that trick you into giving your username, password, or account number.


