Educating Your Children on Identity Theft

As Identity Theft continues to be the fastest growing crime in the USA, it is important for all family members to understand what constitutes personal information, and the importance of not sharing personal information with anyone.
Future posts will go into much more detail on what constitutes personal information that you do not make public. [...]

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What is Medical Identity Theft?

Medical identity theft was practically unheard of  just 4 years ago.  It is now a very popular type of  identity theft amongst identity thieves.
The main medical identity theft description is when your personal information, basically name and social security number, or your insurance ID, is used by someone else to get medical treatment in your name.
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No One Would Steal My Identity Because….#1 Myth

The Number One Identity Theft Myth in all it’s Variations

 No one would steal my identity because:

I have bad credit
I don’t have any money to steal
I am too old
I am too young
I don’t use the Internet
I protect my personal information
And any others that you have said or heard.

Stealing your identity has nothing to do with your [...]

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What is Identity Theft?

Identity theft is more and more in the news, yet it is still very misunderstood. 
The Federal Trade Commission has the responsibility of monitoring ID theft.  A couple of years ago they produced a video that gives a great general overview that answers the question -”What is identity theft?” 
It is filled with personal stories, facts about identity [...]

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Your Questions Answered

One of the primary intentions for this blog is to address individual questions about identity theft.  And here is where it all begins.  The category is self-explanatory.   Just submit your question in comments, or use the form on the About page.
There is just one disclaimer here:  If you are already a victim of identity theft, [...]

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Welcome to Identity Theft Risks Exposed!

Welcome to Identity Theft Risks Exposed! 
Do you have questions about identity theft?
Have you been an ID theft victim with a story to relate?
Do you have opinions that you would just love to vocalize?
Then you are in the right place.  We welcome questions, comments, identity theft stories and opinions.
Identity theft can be a very misunderstood subject.  Most [...]

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