Your identity is easily obtainable through many sources. We are all potential victims.

Identity Theft is obtaining your personal information and using it to commit fraud.

You may not know you are a victim of Identity Theft until you are in a situation where for example you are stopped for a traffic offense and discover ...

Identity Theft is difficult to prosecute because it is difficult to obtain evidence against the criminal.

Out of all the ways someone can steal an identity, mail theft is the most common form of Identity Theft.

People need to think creatively to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft. Utility bills and cell phone bills could be easy targets.

The Federal Trade Commission is building a nation wide data base for law enforcement agencies on Identity Theft

One of the challenges in pursuing a case involving Identity theft is the fact that it can move quickly across state lines.

Another form of Identity Theft seen by the Federal Trade Commission is Pretexting.

Pretexting is the practice of obtaining personal information under false pretenses.

Congress has passed legislation making pretexting Illegal. Avoid giving personal information online or over the phone when possible.

You need to know your rights when debt collectors call and you are a victim of Identity Theft under federal guidelines.

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Credit agencies now have a toll free number that you can use to exercise your opt-out right: 1-888-5-OPTOUT

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A victim of Identity Theft needs to know what sort of protection The Fair Credit Reporting Act offers

Under normal circumstances credit reporting agencies charge a fee to get your credit report. A victim of Identity Theft can get their report free.

A credit report is an essential tool for a victim of Identity Theft. It will allow you to pin point which areas of your finances were tampered with.

The most important thing that a victim of Identity Theft can take is file a fraud alert with the credit reporting agencies and file a police report.

The Federal Trade Commissions Identity Theft Clearinghouse is maintaing your information as an open file for law enforcement agencies to access.

The 2 most effective tools in preventing Identity Theft is your credit report and your social security information.

Pull your credit report annually to stay updated with your status. Use an anniversary as a reminder date for doing this.

There is no reason to carry your Social Security Card. Take it out of your wallet or purse and store it in a safe location where it won't be lost.

It is rare to have identity theft result from personal information being stored in government databases

You should not give a vendor or business a false Social Security number.

Any commercial enterprise or government agency has the right to ask for your Social Security number.

It's not always a good idea to get a new Social Security number when you have been a victim of Identity theft.

Wage reporting to the Social Security Administration is not a problem if you change your number

When people discover their Social Security number has been compromised you should work with the three credit bureaus to find a solution.

Obtaining a second Social Security number is not a good solution for Identity Theft.

Former FBI agent reports a rapid increase in the rate of Identity Fraud across the united states.

The FTC has reported a significant rise in consumer complaints over the last few years, in fact they have almost doubled.

Sophisticated networks using the latest technology is making Identity Fraud tougher to stop.

The consumer is responsible for protecting their own identity. However, technology is being put into place to assist the consumer.

To successfully address Identity Theft requires a partnership between the consumer, business, and the government.

Criminals who are successful are good business people. They have had great success with Identity Theft.

The Federal Trade Commission maintains the FTC Identity Theft Clearinghouse.

A lot of people in our society don't appreciate the value of their personal identity, however it's a person's most valuable asset.

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Check your credit reports to see if there have been inquiries by credit companies.

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It's recommended that you get an attorney to deal with Identity Theft rather than try and resolve the problem by yourself.

If you don't have the time to track down fraudulent credit issues use an attorney who specializes in credit issues.

Checking your credit report every few months will allow you to see if anyone has been tampering with your identity.

Your credit report can give you all sorts of usefull information when you are dealing with potential Identity Theft

The main thing a victim of Identity Theft loses is their peace of mind.

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