A new kind of identity theft is rising fast in NY: What to know
Date: August 19, 2025
The Democrat & Chronicle highlights a fast-rising form of identity theft in New York: account takeovers. Instead of opening new credit lines, criminals break into existing online accounts—banking, email, or social media—and then pivot to steal money or reset other logins. Recovery can be difficult and time-consuming once a criminal has control. The piece underscores why these attacks are so disruptive: one compromise can cascade across a victim’s digital life. Readers are urged to stay vigilant and strengthen authentication on sensitive accounts to reduce the odds of a successful takeover....
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