What is Identity Theft?

Identity theft is when a criminal acquires and uses someones personal information and then uses that information to, in a sense, become that person for a while. The most common uses of identity theft are credit card and check fraud. Some other uses that can occur are...

Identity Theft with Social Security Numbers

One of the most damaging types of identity theft is more common than you think. Do you make sure you don’t have your social security card in your wallet or purse? Do you shred every document you have with your social security number on it after you don’t need it...