Trick or thief? The frightening ways identities are stolen in 2025

It’s Halloween season—the time of year when ghosts, goblins, and ghouls come out to play. But the scariest monsters you’ll face this year don’t lurk in haunted houses; they hide in your inbox, your bank account, and even the sound of a familiar voice. Identity theft has become more chilling than ever in 2025, fueled by new technologies that make it easier for criminals to slip into your digital life unnoticed.

PeopleFinders explores some of the spookiest ways your identity could be stolen this year—and how you can keep from becoming the next victim.

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