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Identity thieves steal your name and other pieces of personal information such as address, date of birth, Social Insurance Number (SIN), credit card numbers, bank numbers, online passwords, calling cards, birth certificates, passports, and your mother’s maiden name. | Identity thieves steal your name and other pieces of personal information such as address, date of birth, Social Insurance Number (SIN), credit card numbers, bank numbers, online passwords, calling cards, birth certificates, passports, and your mother’s maiden name. | ||
Once they steal information, identity thieves invade your personal and financial life. Using this information, they may: | Once they steal information, identity thieves invade your personal and financial life. Using this information, they may: | ||
* drain your bank accounts, <span class="noglossary">transfer</span> bank balances or open new accounts, | * drain your bank accounts, <span class="noglossary">transfer</span> bank balances or open new accounts, | ||
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==How do they get the information?== | ==How do they get the information?== | ||
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Identity thieves can obtain your personal and financial information in a range of ways. For example, they may: | Identity thieves can obtain your personal and financial information in a range of ways. For example, they may: | ||
* Steal the information from your computer, smartphone, wallet or purse, home, or vehicle. | * Steal the information from your computer, smartphone, wallet or purse, home, or vehicle. | ||
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===In everyday transactions=== | ===In everyday transactions=== | ||
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* Give your SIN only when absolutely necessary, and do not carry your SIN with you. | * Give your SIN only when absolutely necessary, and do not carry your SIN with you. | ||
* Never give personal or financial information to anyone who contacts you by phone or online unless you know who they are or can confirm they are legitimate. | * Never give personal or financial information to anyone who contacts you by phone or online unless you know who they are or can confirm they are legitimate. | ||
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* Lock your household mailbox if possible. Pick up your mail promptly. When you are away, have a trusted person pick up your mail. | * Lock your household mailbox if possible. Pick up your mail promptly. When you are away, have a trusted person pick up your mail. | ||
==What you can do if your identity is stolen== | ==What you can do if your identity is stolen== | ||