Identity theft is a common area of concern for people. Identity theft occurs when someone steals your personal information, credit cards, checks, or driver's license and uses those to obtain credit or merchandise in your name. Identity theft also involves using someone else's identity with intent to commit an unlawful act. See the attached brochure for more information.
Here are additional resources that are available to the public to help protect you from becoming a victim:
US FTC Identity Theft Website
Minnesota Attorney General's Office Resources
National Do Not Call Registry