How is identity theft used to facilitate or fund other crimes?

Here's Kathy Brook's (Quora blogger and 4th most viewed writer in 'Fraud Prevention') take on the question:

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Identity theft is the most common way of facilitating or funding other crimes or terrorist activities.

Let me give you a ‘for instance’. Say, a hacker or a fraudster gets their hands on the identity particulars of a person who has passed away not long ago.

These particulars include their records in the government databases, identity documents (ID cards, credit/debit cards, passport or driving license, etc.), their photo and personally identifiable information like Name, DoB, etc.

Using these details, the scammer can easily make up a new identity for himself. Using those details, they can carry out all and any of the illegal activities.

How can a dead person be involved in terrorist funding? No one would suspect it.

This is how identities are stolen and misused by fraudsters who are experts in what they do.

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Here’s an interesting article I came across, that talks about the best Identity theft protection tips. Check it out! :)

Top 5 Best Identity Theft Protection Tips

(http://www.amunraventures.com/technology/top-5-best-identity-theft-protection-tips/?fbclid=IwAR2Fvaq77hugUsSaShJrAb9wq5eIQ4W1k5QlGsZBn0hg13tUQPnTuHlWD_Q&i=2)