Chances are you think that you won’t be affected by the nation’s number one fast-growing crime. Think again. Identity theft is on the rise.
In 2005, 9.3 million Americans were victims of identity theft according to the Javelin Better Business Bureau survey. 68.2 percent of the cases involved thieves who obtained personal information off-line vs. only 11.6% obtained online. ID theft through lost or stolen identification, misappropriation by family and friends, and theft of paper mail are among the most common ways thieves gain access to your information.
Most people do not have a clue how to protect themselves.
For a moment, let’s just examine what could happen in your life if you are targeted for this crime:
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