If you’re wondering how to tell if your identity is stolen, you aren't alone. According to Javelin Strategy & Research Inc.’s 2011 Identity Fraud Survey Report, the average time it takes for an individual to discover that their identity has been stolen is 68 days, or just over two months. This is plenty of time for an identity thief to do serious damage to your credit … [Read more...]
Identity Theft And Social Media – How To Avoid It From Happening To You
Most of us take steps to protect our identity in the physical world. We shred our mail, keep our Social Security cards in a safe place, and treat unsolicited phone calls as suspicious until proven otherwise. However, this caution isn’t as widespread in our social media lives as it should be, which is why identity theft and social media are becoming highly correlated. You … [Read more...]
Are YOU The Next Victim Of An Identity Theft
Has your identity been stolen? Are you the recent victim of an identity theft? If you are or you aren't you will want to read this article, it may save you from a terrible credit disaster. In 2006, 15 million people had there identity stolen. That's 28 people every minute and about one ever 2 seconds. What's even worse 91% of those that have been vitamized do not see … [Read more...]