Identity Theft

Criminal identity theft occurs when a person gives another person's name and personal information such as a drivers' license, date of birth, or Social Security number to a police officer during an investigation or an arrest. Or the imposter may present to law enforcement a counterfeit license containing another person's data. Sometimes the imposter has a driver's license or identification card in the victim's name. Or the imposter uses the name of a friend or relative, without showing identification. …