Yes. Even if the thief keeps the account current now, the damage shows up later — usually when they stop paying or when you apply for credit and the lender sees accounts you never opened. Invisible fraud stays quiet until it suddenly isn’t.

Michael F. Cardoza, Esq.
Michael F. Cardoza, Esq.
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U.S. Marine & Consumer Financial Protection Attorney helping victims of ID theft and Credit Reporting errors.