United States Postal Inspection Service

09/19/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/19/2025 05:59

Personal Identifying Information (PII) Theft

Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes, affecting millions of Americans each year. Typically, scammers steal Social Security numbers and other personal information from the Internet, the mail, or the trash and use it to commit credit card fraud, commit Medicare fraud, file fake tax returns, make large purchases, open cell phone accounts, and other crimes. In many instances, a person only notices the fraud once their credit score is damaged. If you've discovered your identity has been stolen, know you're not alone.

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