Have You Been A Victim or Do You Know Someone Who Has Been A Victim Of Identity Theft?

Nearly everyone I talk to day in and day out know someone who has been a victim of identity theft. I believe the last big thing in the news was Citibank, losing Millions of its clients' personal information.

I'm sure if you watch the news tonight there will be new stories once more. I have worked in many industries where people fall victim to Identity theft.

It's not a secret that identity theft is a major problem in America and Canada. Do you think you're not at risk? Unfortunately you are

- Do you hand your credit card to servers at restaurants or even checks?
- Do you sign your credit cards or credit card receipts?
- Do you supply personal information over the internet, make purchases register for email accounts?
- Do you keep your Social Security number in your wallet or purse?
- Do you leave mail at your home or business for the postal carrier to collect?
- Do you shred unwanted mail with personal information?

What if you discovered that your identity had been stolen?
- Call your bank and/or credit card company
- Contact the three major credit repositories
- Go through the helpful but extensive steps recommended by the Federal Trade Commission in its 30-page consumer support publication
- Fill out and submit the affidavit form supplied by the FTC to dispute new, unauthorized accounts
- Spend on average $1,500 in out-of-pocket expenses to resolve the many problems cause by identity thieves

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Ray Spencer Independent Associate 408.401.6395 spencer73@prepaidlegal.com

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