Identity Theft Information

I have had three experiences with identity theft. The first and second was not near as serious as the third but all three left me feeling violated and vulnerable.

The first time it occurred was about 6 years ago. I was sitting at home on a Sunday afternoon watching football when the phone rang. The call was from one of my credit card companies. They were calling to inquire about whether I had made some large purchases at a local department store. Later I learned that a man had stolen my credit card number from my place of employment and was visiting local department stores posing as me and was making large purchases for all sorts of different types of merchandise.

Identity Theft is a growing problem that is a shared concern that everyone must become aware of. Having one’s identity stolen is now as easy as making a purchase at your local grocery store and paying with a credit card or throwing a bill in the trash. That is all it takes to become the victim of identity theft. In the next few paragraphs I am going to discuss some of the ways that a person can become the victim of an identity theft scam.

Back in the very early 1980’s, I got a new job in a new city. The place that I went to work for set me up with a roommate who was also moving from different city. We were able to find an apartment together, and started our new employment. For me the

It has been estimated that somewhere in the region of 10 million people fall victim to some form of identity theft each and every year. This is a staggering number of people and most will find that once it happens, it takes an enormous amount of time and effort on their part to sort out the problems it can cause. There is a lack of resources available to assist those who have suffered identity theft, and therefore it makes sense to take all precaution possible to minimize the risk of it happening to you.

There is no way to make yourself completely immune from identity theft. However, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk. Here are five ways you can protect yourself from identity theft.

1. Be careful with your trash. Identity thieves pick through trash looking for information they can use to apply for credit cards. They also look for pre-screened credit offers. Some try to find bottles for prescription drugs that can be refilled. Shred sensitive items before discarding.