Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the US just got bigger! The US Justice Department confirmed the theft of over 40 million debit and credit card numbers from the following retailers: Read more

The prevailing thought of identity theft being rare and not a major concern to us personally, even though we’re more aware than ever of its existence is simply not true.

No matter what you feel the chances are of having your identity stolen, you must realize that this can happen to anyone, and taking the small steps now to protect yourself could save you a great deal of difficulty in the future. Read more

“What is identity theft?” you might ask. It is defined by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as “fraud committed or attempted using the identifying information of another without lawful authority.” In other words someone steals your personal information like your social security number and tries to pass themselves off as you. Thieves can obtain loans or credit cards, assume your persona and/or commit crimes as if they were you. You may think identity theft only happens on rare occasions or only in movies, but this criminal activity is becoming more and more prominent, prompting intelligent individuals to protect themselves. Read more