How They Steal Your Identity: The Funnel (OSINT investigation Documentary)

In this OSINT Investigation documentary, we explore how identity theft isn't just a random act of hacking; it’s an industrial process. In this documentary, we break down The Identity Theft Funnel—the 5-stage system where your personal data is copied, validated, and monetized by strangers with calm hands. Discover how your identity becomes a modular collection of signals used to pass modern checkpoints.

🛡️ *Protect yourself. Understand the system.*

*CHAPTERS:*
00:00 The Invisible Crime
01:15 The Funnel Concept Explained
02:30 Stage 1: Data Collection (The Spill)
04:10 Stage 2: Access (Breaking the Locks)
05:45 Stage 3: Authority (Exploiting Trust)
07:20 Stage 4: Monetization (Extracting Value)
09:00 Stage 5: Persistence ( The Afterlife of Theft)
10:30 The Role of AI in Fraud
11:50 How to Defend Yourself (Breaking the Funnel)

*KEY TOPICS:*

*The 5 Stages:* Data, Access, Authority, Monetization, Persistence.
*Digital Identity:* How platforms verify you vs. who you really are.
*Social Engineering:* Why systems reward familiarity over truth.
*Future Threats:* How AI is reshaping the landscape of fraud.

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