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March 5, 2019 37 mins

What is Synthetic Identity Fraud?

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Summary: In order to commit SIF or Synthetic Identify Fraud, fraudsters steal legitimate social security numbers from individuals who are not using their credit and/or have not established a credit file with the three credit reporting agencies. Fraudsters build and create synthetic identities by adding bogus addresses, names, and even fake social media accounts. This is when the real "fraud" begins with synthetic identity theft. Download the Podcast for more information!

Topics Discussed: -Synthetic Identity Fraud/Theft -How Bad Guy's Create Synthetic Identities -What You Can Do?

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More Information: Senate Bill 2155: Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, Consumer Protection Act

Link: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/2155 -Internet Crime Center - File a Complaint -IC3.gov -Secret Service.gov

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