Up to 500,000
individuals are victims each year of identity theft. Identity theft is
not necessarily when someone steals your identity and lives out the
rest
of thier live pretending to be you. Most identity theft occurs when a
criminal
steals your personal information and bank/credit card information and
uses
it long enough to make a bunch of purchases claiming they are you. So,
the criminal act of identity theft is quite short, but can cause you
years
worth of headaches and significant financial loss.
Three of the
most common methods thieves use to steal your identity: Phishing, Spoofing, Pharming
While there
is no 100% guarantee that anyone is 100% safe from becoming a victim of
identity theft, there are several things you
can do.
Tips
to avoid becoming a victim | Phishing
Examples | Report Suspicious
Emails | Additional
Help
