What is identity theft?

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Identity theft is a crime in which someone uses your identity information to commit fraud in your name.  It takes many forms, obtaining a credit card, stealing your accounts, even getting a mortgage in your name.  The Federal Trade Commission estimates that as many as nine million Americans have their identities stolen each year.  

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