ID Theft

Identity Theft Protection - What Is Identity Theft and How Do I Protect Myself From It?

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1. Read the link. Freez your credit!
2. Identity theft is like any other kind of theft except in this case, it's your credit identity that's being stolen. It happens when someone uses your good credit rating to fraudulently get loans, credit cards and similar facilities for themselves -- all of which then get billed to you. It is mostly used (or misused) to get cash goods, to hide from creditors & law enforcement, or to avoid taxes. One of the best ways to protect yourself from such incidents is to buy identity theft insurance. This is in addition to protecting your financial information from falling into the wrong hands.