Can an ID thief take over your bank account? Believe it

It's called "account takeover fraud," and it's one of the most basic forms of identity theft.

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It happens when a fraudster steals your personal information to take control of an existing bank or credit card accounts and new accounts.

ABC11 Troubleshooter Diane Wilson shows you how to protect yourself. Watch the video above for full details.