Medical identity theft occurs when someone steals personal health information to fraudulently obtain medical care, prescription drugs, or insurance payouts. Perpetrators, such as organized crime rings or individuals seeking free treatment, exploit stolen data to bill insurers, leaving victims with false medical records and debt. Patients are harmed, while fraudsters and corrupt providers profit.
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