ID Theft is the Fastest Growing Crime in the USA!

I was shocked when I heard that statistic. Now more than ever before, it is critical to provide all consumers with proper tools and training to avoid becoming a victim.

Did you know that would-be thieves use the same techniques over and over because they continue to work? We must get the word out to consumers so they stop the thief before he succeeds in getting what he wants: the consumer's good name and credit!

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When you are preparing a training program on ID Theft, consider including the following important topics:
Here are some of the more common ways identity scammers try to get you:
Spyware: Adding hidden software programs to your downloads to track your typing in hopes of getting a user ID and password combination.
Phishing: Pretending to be a well-known company or government agency to get at your private data. For example, you may get an official-looking email from the IRS telling you it's urgent to go to the site and enter your details to avoid penalties.
Your Own Trash: In many states, sifting through your trash is legal. Shred everything you don't want flashed on the 6:00 news.
Fake Websites: The website looks great and has prices that can't be beat. Anyone can create a site these days. Be careful! If the deal sounds too good to be true or the website is some off-shore location, don't buy! Also, watch the address in the browser bar carefully. If you are trying toget to www.irs.gov, type it in yourself to make sure that's where you get. www.irs.com is not the same thing!
Stealing Your Mail: Illegal in all 50 states but that doesn't stop the theives. Make sure to use a locking mailbox or get a PO Box if security matters to you.

Identity theives steal far more than your good name and credit. Studies show it can take a year or more and hundreds of dollars of your hard-earned money to get you back to where you were before the theft. Police reports, phone calls after phone calls, fights with credit reporting agencies all take a lot of your time, too. Be careful and cautious when giving out any personal information and invest in a shredder and use it! Prevention is much easier than fixing the mess you'll be in if an identity thief strikes.

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