14 Things Hackers Can Do with Your Data
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11. Receive Medical Treatment Using Your Insurance
When a hacker has access to your social security number they can use your medical insurance, too. Scammers have been known to rack up large medical bills in victim’s names, whether the treatment is covered by the individual’s insurance or not. This will leave you with a pretty sorry credit score, and with collection agencies banging down your door. Also, it’s important to know that your medical information could become muddled with the fraudsters. If you’re unaware of the crime, and need emergency treatment, you might receive the wrong blood type in a transfusion gone wrong. In actual fact, your life could be at stake. Regularly check your medical records to make sure there are no mistakes, often you can view them online.
