ID Theft vs. ID Fraud - What You Need To Know

1. In this video, we are going to be discussing the differences between identity theft and identity fraud. 

2. Identity theft is when someone steals your personal information such as your name, social security number, or credit card number.

3.Identity fraud is when somebody uses your stolen personal information to pretend to be you.

•  They may use your credit card to rent an apartment in your name or even get a loan.

4. So if someone steals your social security number then this is identity theft and if that person uses your social security number to open a credit card in your name then that is identity fraud.

5. Identity theft is the crime of stealing someone's personal information while identity fraud is the crime of using that information.

6. Identity theft and identity fraud are very serious crimes, if you believe you have been a victim of identity theft or identity fraud get in touch with the Aura support team 24 hours a day 7 days a week at 844-357-5247.

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