If your personal health information falls into the wrong hands, it can be used to scam you, get into your financial accounts, or even steal your medical identity. This article contains an interactive illustration from Consumer Reports. Hover over (or tap, on mobile) the dots on the table in the illustration to learn how you can protect yourself. See the Fraud Schemes section of this website to learn about particular scams.
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