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❖ Medical identity theft
In medical identity theft, someone poses as another person to obtain free
medical care.

❖ Synthetic identity theft
Synthetic identity theft is a type of fraud in which a criminal combines real
(usually stolen) and fake information to create a new identity, which is used to
open fraudulent accounts and make fraudulent purchases. Synthetic identity theft
allows the criminal to steal money from any credit card companies or lenders
who extend credit based on the fake identity

❖ Child identity theft
In child identity theft, someone uses a child's identity for various forms of
personal gain. This is common, as children typically do not have information
associated with them that could pose obstacles for the perpetrator. The fraudster
may use the child's name and Social Security number to obtain a residence, find
employment, obtain loans, or avoid arrest on outstanding warrants. Often, the
victim is a family member, the child of a friend, or someone else close to the
perpetrator. Some people even steal the personal information of deceased loves
ones.

❖ Tax identity theft
Tax identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal information,
including your Social Security number, to file a bogus state or federal tax return
in your name and collect a refund.

❖ Criminal identity theft
In criminal identity theft, a criminal poses as another person during an arrest to
try to avoid a summons, prevent the discovery of a warrant issued in their real
name, or avoid an arrest or conviction record.

Identity Theft Protection

Many types of identity theft can be prevented. One way is to continually check
the accuracy of personal documents and promptly deal with any discrepancies.

There are several identify theft protection services that help people avoid and
mitigate the effects of identity theft. Typically, such services provide information
helping people to safeguard their personal information; monitor public records
and private records, such as credit reports, to alert their clients of certain
transactions and status changes; and provide assistance to victims to help them
resolve problems associated with identity theft.