These days we have to protect everything from being stolen, from our bikes to our houses. But until recently we didn't have to give much thought to protecting our most important possession - our identity.
Identity theft usually consists of the unauthorized use of our credit and ATM cards, checking accounts, social security number, and/or driver's license to steal money or commit fraud. Normally, you are not responsible to pay merchants and banks for fraudulent purchases and withdrawals, but Identity Theft can have long term effects on your credit history and worse, on your sense of trust and security.
• What You Can Do to Prevent
Identity Theft
• Dealing With Identity Theft
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