IDENTITY THEFT AND CREDIT REPORTS

Did you know some estimates are that Identity theft in the US are around 700,000 per year. It is one of the fastest growing crimes in America. The average time for victims to identify this is 14 months. The criminals steal personal information from the victims, such as Social Security numbers, credit card numbers, ATM cards, driver’s license numbers and other key pieces of individuals identities. They use this stolen information to impersonate their victims...

Can you help prevent yourself from being a victim? Here are somethings you can do:

1. Don’t carry your SSN with you.

2. Never keep any pin numbers around.

3. Carry only the credit cards you need. Sign your credit cards immediately.

4. Watch what you throw away. Use a shredder if possible.

5. Watch your billing statements. Investigate any unusual charges.

This is another reason Individuals should monitor their credit reports at least annually. This is probably the quickest way to ensure that the reporting agencies have your accurate credit information and you don’t become a victim. Click the link below to see if you qualify for a free credit report or you can purchase an online report for less than $10