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What if someone knows my name and address?
With a name and address, a thief can change your address via U.S. Postal Service and redirect mail to their address of choice, Velasquez says. With access to your financial mail, the thief may intercept bank statements and credit card offers or bills, then order new checks and credit cards.
What info is needed for identity theft?
TYPES OF IDENTITY CRIMES Identity theft begins when someone takes your personally identifiable information such as your name, Social Security Number, date of birth, your mother’s maiden name, and your address to use it, without your knowledge or permission, for their personal financial gain.
What do you do if someone has your address?
How to Report Someone Fraudulently Using Your Address. Calling your local post office won’t do much to actually report the person or entity who is using your address illegally. For this, you will need to call the United States Postal Inspection Service.
Why you should never give out your address?
Address: Children should never post their address online, anywhere. Sharing their address can be dangerous, as people who prey on children might use an address like that to lurk around someone’s house. They should also not mention the name of their school, church, or other location where they participate in activities.
Can someone use your address without you knowing?
Is It Illegal for Someone to Use Your Mailing Address? Technically, it isn’t explicitly illegal for someone to use your address. However, using a mail address without permission or using it as your own when it isn’t, could be deemed address fraud.
How do I stop someone from getting my address?
How to help prevent people from finding me online
- Verify company’s privacy policies.
- Open and use a P.O. Box.
- Avoid social networks.
- Don’t give out any unneeded information.
- Court ordered removal.
- Individual website removal.
- Companies handling private data.
- Look up website information.