Why College Students have a Greater Risk of Identity Theft: Lessons and Tips
What is identity theft?
Identity theft is an act of stealing and using one’s personal information in order to commit fraud and other criminal activity. Once the personal information is obtained, thieves can take over one’s bank account, open new credit cards in one’s name, apply for car loans, rent or buy property, or claim one’s tax refund.
College campuses and towns are fertile ground for identity thieves. College students are more vulnerable in this regard…
