How do they get my information?
Identity thieves might steal information from your wallet, purse, home, or car. They might even take bills and bank statements out of your mailbox or your garbage and recycling bins.
Or they might trick you into giving them your information by pretending to be the government, your bank, your employer, someone you owe money to, or someone you know. They usually do this through phone calls, text messages, or emails. A common scam is when they pretend to be calling from your bank, the Canada Revenue Agency, or the Department of Justice.
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