Identity theft is a term used to refer to all types of crime in which someone wrongfully obtains and uses another person's personal data in some way that involves fraud or deception, typically for economic gain. Every year thousands of people are victims of identity theft.

It's a problem that can not only cause you embarrassment and inconvenience, it can ruin your credit and drain your bank account.

Credit card fraud is another growing problem. Credit cards are used instead of cash more than ever before, and thieves target them relentlessly. If successful in securing your credit card information, they can go on a shopping spree before you are even aware there is a problem.

Identity theft and credit card fraud are serious concerns... but there are many easy ways you can protect yourself and your assets.

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