Identity theft crimes range from purse snatchings to kingpin-style fraud rings. The definition of identity theft is a crime in which an imposter obtains key pieces of personal information, such as a Social Security number, in order to impersonate someone else.
Identity theft can occur when someone takes your mail, steals your wallet or swipes your records from an institution. Most cases can be resolved fairly easily if they are caught early. Creditors and banks usually hold you responsible for only the first $50 of fraudulent charges. The most serious cases of fraud can take several years and many resources to resolve.
As we already discussed How identity theft occurs, we should now concentrate on preventing it.
Preventative measures
In this world of smiling strangers, it can be tough to keep your identity safe.Some of the preventive measures are
- The best security policy is to be aware of fraud and cautious about where you share personal information.
- Check your account statements carefully each month and keep an eye out for suspicious activity on your credit report.
- A paper shredder can also be a powerful tool for making sure personal information and pre-approved credit offers don't end up in the wrong hands.
- And there are more cautionary ways to keep ourselves safe from identity theft.
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