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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
Business
Jessica Roy

Are you the victim of identity theft? Here's what to do

My identity was stolen. It was a nightmare. And it could happen to you.

There are a few different ways you can become a victim of identity theft. In my case, someone stole my wallet out of my purse and was able to obtain the rest of my information online. It can also happen if your mail is stolen, or if you're a victim of a data hack.

If you think your personal information is being used fraudulently, here's what you need to do.

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