Identity Theft and You

?扄o you supply personal information over the internet? ?扄o you use your credit card online? ?扄o you hand your credit card to servers at restaurants? ?扄o you carry your social security card in your wallet? According to the F.B.I. and the Federal Trade Commission, identity theft is the fastest-growing white-collar crime in the United States estimated at 10 million people victimized each year. Nowadays, when your purse or wallet gets stolen, the cash inside may not be the only thing a thief wants to steal. The most valuable items in your wallet are your Social Security number, ATM card, credit cards, bank checks, and any other items containing your personal information. Additionally, during the course of a busy day, you share this information when making transac View the rest of this article