Identity Thieves Use Stolen Information for Unauthorized Foreign Transactions
Consumers discover unauthorized credit account activity and foreign transactions made using their personal information without their knowledge. In some cases, accounts they never opened are used for overseas purchases. Existing fraud departments handle disputes partially, but the identity verification gap that allowed account access in the first place remains unaddressed.
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