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Identity Theft
Explanation:
When someone steals your personal information and uses it to commit fraud, typically for economic gain.
Our Thoughts:
Do not send your Social Security number or credit card number via email, and only submit them to Web sites that begin with https://, which indicates that you are on a secure server. Check one of the credit bureaus every four months to make sure nobody has tried to open accounts under your name -- you're allowed one credit report from each agency annually, and by staggering your reports you can keep close tabs on your credit.