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Threat Library / Data Breach & Identity Theft

critical🇮🇳 India focus

Identity Theft

Use of someone else's identity documents or personal data to open accounts, obtain loans, secure SIM connections or commit fraud in their name — often discovered months later through a rejected application or a recovery call.

Owner Cyber Safe India Editorial TeamFirst published 13 Aug 2026Last reviewed 16 Sep 2026Jurisdiction India + global contextEvidence grade B · sourced referenceEmergency routes verified 16 Sep 2026Editorial policyCorrections & change log