Protect Yourself from Identity Theft

As times get harder and more people are put in desperate situations, some become more inclined to take extreme
measures in their survival. This includes things like crime, fraud and taking advantage of others in similar situations. In
fact, as the economy has worsened, the likelihood that you’re exposed to some type of scam has increased.
One of the worst crimes a person can fall victim to is personal identity theft. For starters, the perpetrator has gotten hold of your most personal information, taken your money and left you with a massive mess that can take months — sometimes years — to clean up.
Identity theft is no longer as simple as someone getting your credit card number and running up a bunch of charges and
taking out cash advances. These days, it is far more complex and involves not only your credit information, but your social security information and your personal information as well. […]

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