{"id":18339,"date":"2023-05-19T13:15:53","date_gmt":"2023-05-19T17:15:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/?post_type=resource&#038;p=18339"},"modified":"2024-07-10T15:15:01","modified_gmt":"2024-07-10T19:15:01","slug":"synthetic-identity-theft","status":"publish","type":"resource","link":"https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/uk\/resource\/synthetic-identity-theft\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0421\u0438\u043d\u0442\u0435\u0442\u0438\u0447\u043d\u0430 \u043a\u0440\u0430\u0434\u0456\u0436\u043a\u0430 \u043e\u0441\u043e\u0431\u0438\u0441\u0442\u0438\u0445 \u0434\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0445"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id18339_4a8809-60 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id18339_4a8809-60 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id18339_4a8809-60 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column18339_3520c4-2a{align-self:flex-start;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column18339_3520c4-2a{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column18339_3520c4-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column18339_3520c4-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}}@media only screen and (min-width: 1025px) {n .kadence-column18339_3520c4-2a {n   align-items:flex-end;n }n}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column18339_3520c4-2a kb-section-dir-vertical inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18339_46f760-31, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18339_46f760-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18339_46f760-31\"]{max-width:586px;line-height:1.2;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18339_46f760-31 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18339_46f760-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18339_46f760-31\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18339_46f760-31 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18339_46f760-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18339_46f760-31\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading18339_46f760-31 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18339_46f760-31\">What is Synthetic Identity Theft?<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18339_def6c8-3d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18339_def6c8-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18339_def6c8-3d\"]{max-width:586px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18339_def6c8-3d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18339_def6c8-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18339_def6c8-3d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18339_def6c8-3d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18339_def6c8-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18339_def6c8-3d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading18339_def6c8-3d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18339_def6c8-3d\">Scammers create fake identities and establish new credit accounts by combining stolen real identifying information with fake information; or using fake information such as fictional children, a practice called identity farming.<br><br>Synthetic identity theft is challenging as <strong>cybercriminals often target children<\/strong>. Children&#8217;s social insurance numbers are more often desired because children don&#8217;t usually establish credit until adulthood, making it <strong>more likely to go unnoticed<\/strong>. Cybercriminals then attach fake information to the stolen SIN numbers such as a false name, date of birth, or address, allowing them to apply for credit lines. They may even create social media profiles to add credibility. Read more about this as we dive into the details of synthetic identity theft.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column18339_0c10aa-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column18339_0c10aa-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column18339_0c10aa-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:0px;}.kadence-column18339_0c10aa-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column18339_0c10aa-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column18339_0c10aa-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column18339_0c10aa-b0{text-align:left;}.kadence-column18339_0c10aa-b0{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column18339_0c10aa-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column18339_0c10aa-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column18339_0c10aa-b0 kb-section-dir-vertical inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image18339_49ac30-1a:not(.kb-image-is-ratio-size) .kb-img, .kb-image18339_49ac30-1a.kb-image-is-ratio-size{padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;}.kb-image18339_49ac30-1a .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image18339_49ac30-1a img.kb-img, .kb-image18339_49ac30-1a .kb-img img{object-position:92% 42%;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-image18339_49ac30-1a:not(.kb-image-is-ratio-size) .kb-img, .kb-image18339_49ac30-1a.kb-image-is-ratio-size{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:0px;}}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image18339_49ac30-1a kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-square\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Synthetic-Who-has-your-SIN-Image-3.png\" alt=\"Synthetic Identity Theft with Elementary School Kids with Backpacks Smiling at the Camera\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-18446\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Synthetic-Who-has-your-SIN-Image-3.png 800w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Synthetic-Who-has-your-SIN-Image-3-600x473.png 600w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Synthetic-Who-has-your-SIN-Image-3-300x236.png 300w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Synthetic-Who-has-your-SIN-Image-3-150x118.png 150w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Synthetic-Who-has-your-SIN-Image-3-768x605.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id18339_bded9f-fa > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id18339_bded9f-fa > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id18339_bded9f-fa > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id18339_bded9f-fa > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id18339_bded9f-fa > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id18339_bded9f-fa > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id18339_bded9f-fa alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column18339_c82efe-de > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column18339_c82efe-de > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column18339_c82efe-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column18339_c82efe-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column18339_c82efe-de > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column18339_c82efe-de > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column18339_c82efe-de{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column18339_c82efe-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column18339_c82efe-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column18339_c82efe-de\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How it could affect you<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If someone uses your SIN to work illegally or to obtain credit you may:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be liable to <strong>pay additional taxes<\/strong> on income that you did not actually receive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have <strong>difficulty obtaining credit<\/strong> because someone may have ruined your credit rating<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be liable for <strong>expenses that were incurred in your name<\/strong>, or by using your social insurance number<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id18339_bded9f-fa > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id18339_bded9f-fa > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id18339_bded9f-fa > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id18339_bded9f-fa > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id18339_bded9f-fa > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id18339_bded9f-fa > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id18339_bded9f-fa alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column18339_07bc43-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column18339_07bc43-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column18339_07bc43-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column18339_07bc43-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column18339_07bc43-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column18339_07bc43-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column18339_07bc43-54{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column18339_07bc43-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column18339_07bc43-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column18339_07bc43-54\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How it&#8217;s done<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically thieves create a fictional identity by combining a real SIN number with a fake (often slightly altered) name. Due to the way information gets collected and stored, variations in credit files occur naturally, and SIN numbers may be associated with more than one name due to misspellings, typos, or name changes after marriage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thieves exploit these variations to establish credit histories for fictitious persons by creating fake businesses to establish credit accounts and to invent employment histories.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image18339_9adc51-44 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image18339_9adc51-44 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"196\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Synthetic-Fraud-How-its-Done-Graphic-Light-1024x196.png\" alt=\"7 steps of synthetic identity fraud \" class=\"kb-img wp-image-18356\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Synthetic-Fraud-How-its-Done-Graphic-Light-1024x196.png 1024w, 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2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id18339_029f7f-88 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id18339_029f7f-88 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id18339_029f7f-88 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id18339_029f7f-88 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column18339_6826a9-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column18339_6826a9-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column18339_6826a9-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column18339_6826a9-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column18339_6826a9-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column18339_6826a9-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column18339_6826a9-e9{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column18339_6826a9-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column18339_6826a9-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column18339_6826a9-e9\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">By the Numbers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Synthetic Identity Fraud Represents 88.3% of all identity fraud events, and is the fastest-growing financial crime of 2023 according to the U.S. Department of Justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><style>.kb-image18339_dae030-f8 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image18339_dae030-f8 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"469\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/88.3-graphic-1.png\" alt=\"Synthetic identity fraud accounts for 88.3% of all identity fraud events\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-18472\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/88.3-graphic-1.png 469w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/88.3-graphic-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/88.3-graphic-1-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/88.3-graphic-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><style>.kb-image18339_76a7a8-15 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image18339_76a7a8-15 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"469\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/fastest-growing-financial-crime-4.png\" alt=\"Synthetic Identity Fraud is the number one fastest-growing crime\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-18473\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/fastest-growing-financial-crime-4.png 469w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/fastest-growing-financial-crime-4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/fastest-growing-financial-crime-4-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/fastest-growing-financial-crime-4-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id18339_bded9f-fa > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id18339_bded9f-fa > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id18339_bded9f-fa > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id18339_bded9f-fa > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id18339_bded9f-fa > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id18339_bded9f-fa > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id18339_bded9f-fa alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column18339_6d7343-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column18339_6d7343-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column18339_6d7343-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column18339_6d7343-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column18339_6d7343-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column18339_6d7343-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column18339_6d7343-91{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column18339_6d7343-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column18339_6d7343-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column18339_6d7343-91\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">who has your sIN number?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many institutions outside of your control have your SIN number, and once they have them you&#8217;re at the mercy of their protection measures.<br>Be proactive by checking if these institutions have been breached.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image18339_8ad3f0-f7.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image18339_8ad3f0-f7 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:792px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image18339_8ad3f0-f7.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image18339_8ad3f0-f7 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image18339_8ad3f0-f7 figure{max-width:792px;}.kb-image18339_8ad3f0-f7 .image-is-svg, .kb-image18339_8ad3f0-f7 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image18339_8ad3f0-f7 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image18339_8ad3f0-f7\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Who-has-your-SIN-Graphic-3.png\" alt=\"Visual of organizations that have your SIN number\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-18458\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Who-has-your-SIN-Graphic-3.png 800w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Who-has-your-SIN-Graphic-3-600x473.png 600w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Who-has-your-SIN-Graphic-3-300x236.png 300w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Who-has-your-SIN-Graphic-3-150x118.png 150w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Who-has-your-SIN-Graphic-3-768x605.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id18339_a49b8f-7c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id18339_a49b8f-7c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id18339_a49b8f-7c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id18339_a49b8f-7c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id18339_a49b8f-7c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id18339_a49b8f-7c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id18339_a49b8f-7c alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column18339_295bdc-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column18339_295bdc-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column18339_295bdc-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column18339_295bdc-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column18339_295bdc-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column18339_295bdc-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column18339_295bdc-13{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column18339_295bdc-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column18339_295bdc-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column18339_295bdc-13\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you can do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><style>.kb-image18339_3e5ddf-7b.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image18339_3e5ddf-7b .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:160px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image18339_3e5ddf-7b.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image18339_3e5ddf-7b .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image18339_3e5ddf-7b figure{max-width:160px;}.kb-image18339_3e5ddf-7b .image-is-svg, .kb-image18339_3e5ddf-7b .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image18339_3e5ddf-7b .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image18339_3e5ddf-7b\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"469\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Monitor-your-SIN-1-5.png\" alt=\"Badge with a magnifying glass icon\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-18406\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Monitor-your-SIN-1-5.png 469w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Monitor-your-SIN-1-5-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Monitor-your-SIN-1-5-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Monitor-your-SIN-1-5-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Monitor your SIN #<br><\/strong>Memorize your Social Insurance Number (SIN).<br>Don&#8217;t carry your SIN card.<br>Never reveal your SIN to anyone unless you are certain the person asking is legally entitled to that information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><style>.kb-image18339_015e8a-eb.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image18339_015e8a-eb .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:160px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image18339_015e8a-eb.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image18339_015e8a-eb .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image18339_015e8a-eb figure{max-width:160px;}.kb-image18339_015e8a-eb .image-is-svg, .kb-image18339_015e8a-eb .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image18339_015e8a-eb .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image18339_015e8a-eb\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"469\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Scrutinize-Credit-Denial-Letters-3.png\" alt=\"Document with a magnifying glass\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-18415\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Scrutinize-Credit-Denial-Letters-3.png 469w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Scrutinize-Credit-Denial-Letters-3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Scrutinize-Credit-Denial-Letters-3-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Scrutinize-Credit-Denial-Letters-3-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Scrutinize Credit Denial Letters<\/strong><br>If you get turned down for credit, make sure the lender or credit card company based their decision on your identity and personal credit information.<br>Check for variations of your name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><style>.kb-image18339_f30dc0-b2.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image18339_f30dc0-b2 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:160px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image18339_f30dc0-b2.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image18339_f30dc0-b2 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image18339_f30dc0-b2 figure{max-width:160px;}.kb-image18339_f30dc0-b2 .image-is-svg, .kb-image18339_f30dc0-b2 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image18339_f30dc0-b2 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image18339_f30dc0-b2\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"469\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Credit-Report-2.png\" alt=\"Computer screen with text and a keyhole within a badge\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-18416\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Credit-Report-2.png 469w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Credit-Report-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Credit-Report-2-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Credit-Report-2-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Credit Report<\/strong><br>Get a free copy of your credit report from Canada&#8217;s two national credit bureaus, and review it for any suspicious activity.<br>Equifax: 1-800-465-7166 | TransUnion: 1-800-663-9980<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><style>.kb-image18339_275f5b-a7.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image18339_275f5b-a7 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:160px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image18339_275f5b-a7.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image18339_275f5b-a7 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image18339_275f5b-a7 figure{max-width:160px;}.kb-image18339_275f5b-a7 .image-is-svg, .kb-image18339_275f5b-a7 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image18339_275f5b-a7 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image18339_275f5b-a7\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"469\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Place-a-Fraud-Alert-on-your-Credit-Report-2.png\" alt=\"Computer screen with a web page and a lock icon\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-18417\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Place-a-Fraud-Alert-on-your-Credit-Report-2.png 469w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Place-a-Fraud-Alert-on-your-Credit-Report-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Place-a-Fraud-Alert-on-your-Credit-Report-2-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Place-a-Fraud-Alert-on-your-Credit-Report-2-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Place a Fraud Alert on your Credit Report<\/strong><br>A fraud alert makes it more difficult for unauthorized accounts to be opened in your name.<br>It requires creditors and lenders to verify your identity (e.g., by phone) before opening a new credit account in your name or making changes to an existing account.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><style>.kb-image18339_c07170-71.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image18339_c07170-71 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:160px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image18339_c07170-71.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image18339_c07170-71 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image18339_c07170-71 figure{max-width:160px;}.kb-image18339_c07170-71 .image-is-svg, .kb-image18339_c07170-71 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image18339_c07170-71 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image18339_c07170-71\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"469\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Check-for-Suspicious-Mail-2.png\" alt=\"Opened envelope with a magnifying glass inspecting the letter inside\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-18418\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Check-for-Suspicious-Mail-2.png 469w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Check-for-Suspicious-Mail-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Check-for-Suspicious-Mail-2-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Check-for-Suspicious-Mail-2-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Check for Suspicious Mail<\/strong><br>Be on the lookout for mail sent to your home address with someone else&#8217;s name, change-of-address notices, and any credit offers with variations of your name.<br>Notify the credit bureaus of your correct name. Contact Canada Post if you didn&#8217;t initiate an address change.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><style>.kb-image18339_a13dc9-e3.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image18339_a13dc9-e3 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:160px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image18339_a13dc9-e3.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image18339_a13dc9-e3 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image18339_a13dc9-e3 figure{max-width:160px;}.kb-image18339_a13dc9-e3 .image-is-svg, .kb-image18339_a13dc9-e3 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image18339_a13dc9-e3 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image18339_a13dc9-e3\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"469\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Guard-your-Personal-Information-2.png\" alt=\"Computer monitor with a closed lock icon\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-18419\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Guard-your-Personal-Information-2.png 469w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Guard-your-Personal-Information-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Guard-your-Personal-Information-2-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/knowledgeflow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Guard-your-Personal-Information-2-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Guard your Personal Information<\/strong><br>Shred all paper records containing personal information.<br>Protect your electronic information with confidential passwords.<br>Store your tax returns, bank and credit card statements and other paper records in a safe place.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id18339_d6c253-01 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id18339_d6c253-01 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id18339_d6c253-01 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id18339_d6c253-01 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media 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.aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column18339_960ed6-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column18339_960ed6-c6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column18339_960ed6-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column18339_960ed6-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column18339_960ed6-c6\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">Claudiu Popa discusses Synthetic Identity Theft on CBC News Now<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Claudiu Popa discusses identity theft and synthetic ID fraud on CBC News Now\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xp__6aWiRcc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id18339_761165-66 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id18339_761165-66 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id18339_761165-66 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id18339_761165-66 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id18339_761165-66 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id18339_761165-66 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id18339_761165-66 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column18339_567ad9-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column18339_567ad9-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column18339_567ad9-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column18339_567ad9-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column18339_567ad9-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column18339_567ad9-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column18339_567ad9-e9{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column18339_567ad9-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column18339_567ad9-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column18339_567ad9-e9\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to do After an Identity Theft<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been the victim of identity theft, or suspect that your information may have been compromised you need to secure your accounts and information immediately. <strong>This tip sheet outlines who to notify and how<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns18339_60b941-1e{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns18339_60b941-1e .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns18339_60b941-1e .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18339_60b941-1e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18339_60b941-1e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18339_60b941-1e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18339_60b941-1e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18339_60b941-1e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18339_60b941-1e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column18339_5223f2-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column18339_5223f2-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column18339_5223f2-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column18339_5223f2-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column18339_5223f2-e7{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column18339_5223f2-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column18339_5223f2-e7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column18339_5223f2-e7\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Should You Report Scams And Frauds?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your information could link a number of crimes together, in Canada and abroad. <strong>Your Information could progress or complete an investigation<\/strong>. Reporting helps make crime trends more accurate and allows for crime forecasting. It helps law enforcement, private and public sector, academia etc. to learn about the crimes and help with prevention and awareness efforts. Check out our reference guide on reporting scams and frauds.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns18339_b7f91f-57{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns18339_b7f91f-57 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns18339_b7f91f-57 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18339_b7f91f-57 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18339_b7f91f-57 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18339_b7f91f-57 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18339_b7f91f-57 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18339_b7f91f-57 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18339_b7f91f-57 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div 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