Being a victim of identity theft is something that everybody should dread. Identity crime is increasing and has serious consequences.
Stolen personal information can be used for all types of crimes including theft of money and even for terrorist pursuits. Criminals can set up a new life and career with your information so it pays to keep it safe and to protect yourself from being an identity theft victim.
When you see any strange transactions or unusual behaviour in any of your financial details or transactions, you should ask yourself “am I a victim of identity theft?” Until proven otherwise you should keep this in mind at all times.
If you find that you are indeed a victim of identity theft, keep calm. There is help available:
Immediately inform the authorities of what has happened and take steps to reduce the burden. For example, in the USA you can report the crime to the Federal Trade Commission – by telling them that you are a victim of identity theft, your complaints can be shared with other agencies and future problems may be lessened for everyone.
This solution is not always helpful and believe me, I learned that on the hard way! After many problems, unbelievable expenses and other troubles I found LifeLock.
LifeLock provides a proactive identity theft service, specializing in the prevention of identity theft rather than the reporting of it. They helped me to protect my identity from any new identity thefts and so far I didn't had any problems.
If you are thinking that you are protected from identity thefts, you are wrong. I used to think that too, and I couldn't believe when I became a victim!
My advice to you is that you at least pay LifeLock a visit.
