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There can be charges for purchases you didn’t make and services you didn’t order. If these purchases were made with a lost or stolen credit card, you shouldn’t be liable for any losses as long as you report the lost or stolen card immediately. | There can be charges for purchases you didn’t make and services you didn’t order. If these purchases were made with a lost or stolen credit card, you shouldn’t be liable for any losses as long as you report the lost or stolen card immediately. | ||
As well, identity theft can result in a bad '''credit report,''' which could make it difficult for you to find employment, rent a place to live, or borrow money. See | As well, identity theft can result in a bad '''credit report,''' which could make it difficult for you to find employment, rent a place to live, or borrow money. See the section "[[If You've Been Scammed]]" for steps you can take to protect or repair your credit report. | ||
==Preventing problems== | ==Preventing problems== | ||
