What Is Business Identity Theft and How to Protect Your Business
Identity theft doesn't just affect individuals—it can happen to businesses, too. Business identity theft, also called corporate or commercial identity theft, happens when criminals pretend to be business owners, managers, or employees to commit financial fraud or open lines of credit with banks and suppliers. In short, it's the unauthorized use of a business's name or information for financial gain.
Cybercriminals use important information like the business's tax identification number (TIN) or
