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This guide provides a comprehensive look at financial identity theft, explaining how criminals exploit personal data to steal money and ruin credit. To protect yourself, it is essential to recognize warning signs like unknown bank charges, unexpected bills, or sudden loan denials. If you become a victim, you should immediately contact your bank, notify the Federal Trade Commission, and place a freeze on your credit report through major agencies. Prevention strategies include securing your Social Security number, shredding sensitive documents, and avoiding the use of public Wi-Fi for financial tasks. The text also highlights modern dangers such as social media oversharing, deceptive online quizzes, and skimming devices found on credit card readers. Ultimately, staying vigilant and monitoring your digital footprint are the most effective ways to defend against increasingly sophisticated scams.