How does an identity thief use my name and information?

How does an identity thief use my name and information?

Robert Siciliano (Identity Theft Expert and CEO) gives expert video advice on: Why do people clone identities and how do they choose their victims?; What are signs I might be a victim of identity cloning? and more...

Identity cloners learn early on just how easy it is to clone somebody else's identity. Sometimes they may be irresponsible with one person's identity and maybe even go bankrupt under that person's identity, and then they'll actually clone somebody else's identity. As they learn the business, and it is a business, identity theft is a business, as they learn the business of it, they will eventually clone multiple identities and open up numerous accounts, living as many different people.