Synthetic Identity Fraud: Can I Borrow Your SSN?
Synthetic identity fraud is more pervasive than most people are aware. Synthetic identities are used to obtain financial services, medical benefits, insurance and rental housing, among other things. Additionally, organized crime and terrorist groups are realizing the benefits that the anonymity of synthetic identities can bring to their operations. Because children do not have public database records, their social security numbers are ideal for creating synthetic identities.
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- What is synthetic identity fraud?
- How does it work?
- Are you a prime target?