Identity Theft!?

Question

Does anybody know what to do when your identity is taken, or how to protect it from being stolen?

Thanks for the help!

Answer 1

But with identity theft it isn't a matter of if it will happen to you, it is more of a matter of when. It is the fastest growing crime in the US. A year ago I didn't know anyone who had been the victim of ID Theft, today I know 4.

I think it is important to protect yourself no matter how careful you are.

I suggest this service for protection. You get a credit report to see if it has happened.

You get credit monitoring to let you know if it happens. This way you know right away if it happens so you can minimize your loss.

But the best part is if it happens to you you are assigned a licensed investigator to handle every aspect of the Restoration!

The FTC says it can take 600 hours and thousands of dollars to correct the problems.

It is horrible to fix.

Answer 2

To avoid ID theft, I found out through an on line presentation (www.avoididt.com) how to protect myself and what to do if I become a victim of Identity Theft.
This company is educating the public through a free web presentation that takes about 25 minutes.
This is an eye opener, educational and highly recommended.
Good luck as we all need it soon or later.

Answer 3

With so many problems and questions I have put together a 360 blog... "Your Identity... Is it really safe" to give people reliable information and choices..
Good luck

Answer 4

If your identy is stolen, call all your credit card companies and put a fraud alert on them, read here to learn more: http://www.slate.com/id/2113746/

Answer 5

1) cancel all credit cards

2) watch for unusual packages (some thieves are stupid enough to send stuff to your house)

3) view your credit report to make sure no new accounts are opened in your name.

Answer 6

dont open spam only sign up on websites you trust
dont give your info to people on im