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6 Important Steps to Take if Your Identity is Stolen

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If you are a victim of identity theft or if your information was compromised by a data breach, following these steps can help you get to a resolution. [Duration - 2:27]

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  • Identity theft happens when a person gets or steals your personal information, like your Social Security number or banking information.
  • The tactics fraudsters use to get your personal information keeps changing.
  • There are steps you can take if you believe your information has been stolen.
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