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occurs when an imposter uses your identifying information to obtain medical treatment or medical supplies. If you become a victim of this crime, you may find yourself dealing with a medical debt collector as well as erroneous negative data included on your credit report. Medical identity theft may also involve false claims made to a victim's health insurance plan.
A recent report published by the World Privacy Forum examines the unique character of medical identity theft as well as potential harms to victims. See the World Privacy Forum’s report, FAQ for victims, and tips for consumers at: www .worldprivacyforum .org/medicalidentit- ytheft .html.
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act