Why would someone want to steal my identity—I don’t have much money?

💡 Here’s Why Your Identity Is Valuable — Even Without Wealth: Your Credit Is a Tool

Thieves can use your personal information to:

• Open credit cards in your name
• Take out loans
• Rent housing or get utilities
  Even if your income is low, if your name and Social Security number are valid, it can still be used fraudulently.

Your Government Benefits Are Worth Stealing
Criminals may:

• File fake tax returns to get refunds meant for you
• Apply for Social Security or Medicare benefits using your identity
• Steal disability or other retirement benefits

Your Medical Info Can Be Sold or Used
Thieves may:

• Use your Medicare or health insurance to get free medical care or drugs
• Sell your information on the dark web to others

Your Identity Can Be Used for Crime

• Someone can use your name when arrested, leading to legal problems for you
• Thieves use stolen identities to disappear, hide from the law, or avoid paying bills

🎯 In Summary:
It’s not about how much money you have—
it’s about how valuable your identity is to someone who wants to pretend to be you for profit.

Even if you live modestly, your identity can be abused in dozens of ways, often without your knowledge—until it’s too late. Please look at our recommendations to protect yourself.

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