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Detecting Identity Theft<\/h1>\n
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\n By Hannah Hilst<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Melissa Bender, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last reviewed\n
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Unlike a robbery or burglary, identity theft often happens without the victim’s knowledge. Most identity theft victims only find out after seeing strange charges on their credit card statements or applying for a loan.<\/p>\r\n

Prevention is always the best policy. You can use strategies to avoid typical scams<\/a>, such as phishing for financial information.<\/p>\r\n

But sometimes, personal information gets exposed through security breaches<\/a> at banks, stores, or other companies. Ultimately, identity theft can happen to even the most cautious consumers.<\/p>\r\n

The following FAQs can help you detect identity theft and stop fraudulent activity as early as possible.<\/p>\r\n