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Definition - Identity theft is when someone uses your personal information to use or buy or obtain something frequently in that persons name.

How does Identity Theft Happen?

When someone knows key personal information about you they can often find ways to get more information from other business that you have, to get a new cell phone account, buy a new computer, get more services, bills charged to your name, and it hurts your credit.

Is Identify Theft Illegal?
It depends on what country you live in, If you live in the USA it is defiantly illegal, Mr. Bush has also stated that you will get a harsh penalty for it.

How Can I Avoid This?
1. Shred your bills that you are going to disregard.
2. Don't share your social security number.
3. Don't share your account number.
4. Read your bills and statements.
5. Password protect your accounts, (Don't Share your passcode)

These are very important steps to take, people even our own children who will call centers with very little information just to trick an agent to get more information.

You need to take this serious, because this is a growing concern on the internet, business grows and Identity theft is getting much worse.

I think I Have Been A Victim Of Identify Theft What Can I Do?

1. Call the police and find out what they say.
2. Contact the place were the Identify Thief happened, what do they say.
3. Call your credit card company.
4. Call your credit bureau.
5. If applicable change your social security number.

Identity Theft is a serious crime but one that can be prevented if you take care to use the proper security.

Yes if you have been victimized it will be a pain, but you can have this issue resolved, and regain a lot of your money back, but its important to be careful.

Please talk to us if you have any problems.

Identity Theft References:

United States Social Security Administration: http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/idtheft.htm

Federal Trade Commission
www.consumer.gov/idtheft*
877.IDTHEFT (877.438.4338)

Washington Mutual, Inc.
http://www.wamu.com/personal/welcome/identitytheft.htm

Credit Bureaus

Equifax
www.equifax.com*
To report fraud, call: 800.525.6285 and write: P.O. Box 740241, Atlanta, GA 30374-0241
Experian
www.experian.com*
To report fraud, call: 888.EXPERIAN (888.397.3742) and write: P.O. Box 9532, Allen, TX 75013
TransUnion
www.transunion.com*
To report fraud, call: 800.680.7289 and e-mail: fvad@transunion.com or write: Fraud Victim Assistance Department, P.O. Box 6790, Fullerton, CA 92834-6790

Opt-Out Organizations

Credit Cards
To opt out of receiving pre-screened credit card offers, please call 888.5.OPTOUT (888.567.8688).
Federal "Do Not Call" Registry
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/donotcall/index.html*
Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
Check with your state DMV to learn more about their policies on sharing personal information with other agencies at www.ftc.gov/privacy/protect.htm#motor.*
Direct Marketing Association
- Direct Mail Marketers: http://www.the-dma.org/consumers/offmailinglist.html*
- Telemarketing: http://www.the-dma.org/consumers/offtelephonelist.html*
- E-mail: www.dmaconsumers.org/offemaillist.html*

Additional Resources

Social Security Number Theft and Misuse
Social Security Administration: www.ssa.gov*
Mail Theft
www.usps.gov/websites/depart/inspect*
Passport Fraud
www.travel.state.gov/passport_services.html*
Phone Fraud
www.fcc.gov*