{"id":7362,"date":"2023-11-03T21:20:44","date_gmt":"2023-11-03T21:20:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365-life-hacks\/?p=7362"},"modified":"2024-08-27T05:25:45","modified_gmt":"2024-08-27T05:25:45","slug":"understanding-identity-theft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365-life-hacks\/privacy-and-safety\/understanding-identity-theft","title":{"rendered":"Understanding identity theft"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"main-content\" data-grid=\"col-12\">\n<p class=\"c-paragraph-3\">In this digital age, identity theft is a risk. Scammers and fraudsters can access your personal and financial information. Whether there\u2019s a data breach or phishing attack, there are plenty of opportunities for people to steal your information. Identity theft can be damaging to your credit and finances, so it\u2019s important to monitor any potential threats. Learn about identity theft, the forms of identity theft, and how it can affect you.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"full-bleed-image\">\n        <picture class=\"c-image\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/m365contenthub.wpengine.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Understanding-identity-theft-1600x600-1.jpg\" media=\"(min-width:767px) and (max-width:1600px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/m365contenthub.wpengine.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Understanding-identity-theft-1600x600-1.jpg\" media=\"(min-width:540px) and (max-width:767px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m365contenthub.wpengine.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Understanding-identity-theft-1600x600-1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/m365contenthub.wpengine.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Understanding-identity-theft-1600x600-1.jpg\" alt=\"A person putting their hands in their pockets\" \/>\n    <\/picture>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Monitor any potential threats to your personal or financial information. 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