Statistics show that identity theft is the fastest growing
crime in the nation. The old adage “to
be forewarned is to be forearmed” is certainly true, and though there are steps
you can take to protect yourself, and ways to minimize the effects it has on
your life, we all need to familiarize ourselves with this type of crime and be
prepared in case it happens to us. Here
are some starting points in regards to Identity theft recovery for you to
consider:
·
What is
Identity Theft?
·
Tips for
Prevention and Protection against Identity Theft
·
How to
get Help with Identity Theft Recovery
What is Identity
Theft?
Identity theft comes in many different forms. Whether it is commercial identity theft or child
ID theft, they all are the result of a thief deciding to steal something from
you. Sometimes it is your money, property, credit rating, or even stealing your
identity to earn money without paying taxes or to commit crimes in your name to
avoid prosecution. The one thing all
these types of identity theft have in common is that they could not take place
if another person were not able to gain access to your personal
information. In a nutshell, whether
someone is trying to steal your money, your credit, your criminal record, your
earning power, etc, ID theft is another person using your personal identity to
steal from you.
Tips for Prevention
and Protection against Identity Theft
1. Take
items containing personal identification (checkbooks, credit cards, social
security cards, etc.) with you only when you need them.
2. Be
smart about PINs and passwords (particularly important since most ID thieves
are someone you know).
3. Shred
paper that has accounts or personal info on it (including preapproved credit
card offers)
4. Install
firewalls on your computer and transact only on secure sites (look for the https://
at the beginning of the URL
5. Elect
to have your name removed from directories such as whitepages.com
6. Monitor
your credit score regularly. Report discrepancies immediately
7. Don’t
give out personal information over the phone or email
How to get Help with
Identity Theft Recovery
To get help with identity theft, simply fill out the forms
provided online at Credit-Yogi’s Identity Theft Assistance Center. There is never an obligation. Whether you need help with Social Security
Theft Protection, another form of ID theft protection, or are a victim of ID
theft searching for a way to recover as painlessly as possible, you simply fill
out the forms you find on the website to get all the information you need. Why wait? Put the ID theft assistance center
at Legal-yogi to work for you today by filling out the
forms provided.
