Identity Theft, Identity Theft Prevention, Identity Theft Protection

Your credit and your credit scores are directly impacted by what is in your credit report. One of the biggest problems with identity theft is that is can disrupt your credit report. Keep your credit strong and the identity theft hassle out of your life by educating yourself today!

What is Identity Theft?

The short answer is that identity theft is a crime. To really understand Identity Theft, watch these short video clips: FTC video (2:27 mins, Windows Media) and a BBB video (3:15 mins, Windows Media)

Check For Early Warning Signs of ID Theft

The cost of an incident of ID Theft is significantly smaller if the misuse of the victim’s personal information is discovered quickly.

If you think your identity has been stolen, here's what to do now:

If you are a victim of identity theft, follow these four steps, as recommended by the FTC, as soon as possible, and keep a record with the details of your conversations and copies of all correspondence.

Take Action To Minimize Risk of ID Theft

There are several practical things that you can do as an individual to reduce your risk of becoming a victim of identity theft.

Latest News on Identity Theft

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