What is attribute theft?

Attribute theft is a type of identity theft in which a perpetrator steals another person’s identifying information, such as name, birthdate, social security number, or driver’s license number, with the goal of assuming that person’s identity for fraudulent purposes. This stolen information can be used to open new lines of credit, take out loans, make fraudulent purchases, or even create fake identity documents. Attribute theft can happen through a variety of methods, such as phishing scams, data breaches, or physical theft of personal documents. It is important for individuals to protect their personal information by using strong passwords, monitoring their credit reports, and being cautious about who they give their personal information to.