In recognition of National Small Business Week, AG Nessel is reissuing her consumer alert on business identity theft. Business identity theft occurs when criminals pose as owners, officers, or employees to illegally transact business and establish lines of credit with banks and vendors. It is the unauthorized use of a business name or identity for financial gain.

“While identity theft can happen to any organization, small businesses are especially vulnerable. By the time owners realize something is wrong, it may already be too late. Knowing the warning signs can go a long way in protecting companies from bad actors.” – AG Nessel