Are there any real stories of identity theft?

We promote the importance of identity protection every single day, but for this blog post, we’re letting these scary and real identity theft stories do the talking. An Australian woman, Nicole McCabe, was 6-months pregnant and living in Israel when she found out she was wanted for murder.

What was the name of the person who stole my identity?

Luckily, the fake passport did not have her picture on it — it was the thief’s photo — so the theft of her identity was a bit more obvious. When retired nurse Helen Anderson flew to visit her sick daughter, she let her niece Samantha housesit.

When was the term identity theft first coined?

The term identity theft was coined in 1964. Since that time, the definition of identity theft has been statutorily defined throughout both the U.K. and the United States as the theft of personally identifiable information.

Why does the IRS reject an identity theft return?

The IRS rejects the return as a duplicate. Identity theft is the deliberate use of someone else’s identity, usually as a method to gain a financial advantage or obtain credit and other benefits in the other person’s name, and perhaps to the other person’s disadvantage or loss.

What to do when you personally know the identity thief?

The first step is to order copies of your credit reports from Experian, TransUnion and Equifax. These reports are free if you believe you are a victim of financial crime or have been refused credit or a job. Place a fraud alert on each of them. File a police report, using the information from your credit reports as evidence.

Is the movie Identity Thief a good movie?

If you like slapstick, raunchy, adult comedies then you will like Identity Thief. McCarthy shines in this movie, her physical comedy talent is right on the mark and she really gives her character a heart and soul. Bateman does well as the straight man caught up in McCarthy’s crazy world of con games and identity theft.

Is the first song in Identity Thief unrated?

Typical “unrated” material that could’ve been too risky for the “R”-rated theatrical version is nowhere in sight. See more » Q: What is the first song in the movie?

Who is the straight man in Identity Thief?

McCarthy shines in this movie, her physical comedy talent is right on the mark and she really gives her character a heart and soul. Bateman does well as the straight man caught up in McCarthy’s crazy world of con games and identity theft. This is pure escapism entertainment, you have to suspend your disbelief and just go for the ride.