Combating Identity Theft - Six Simple Steps You Can Take To Reduce Your Risk_2_3

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Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in both the United States and world-wide. According to a U.S. Secret Service estimate, consumers across the country lose $750 million per year through identity theft. Each victim, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center, can expect to spend $1000 and an average of over six hundred hours to clear their name in the credit records. Thieves use a variety of means to access a victim’s information. They may steal it by taking it from a business or other institution. They may find a way to bribe or blackmail someone who has legitimate access. They may hack into records. They can even use so-called social engineering to obtain the information from someone unwittingly. Theft or fraud can easily be committed once your information is in the hands of an identity thief. One of the juiciest targets of an identity thief is your personal computer. Your PC most likely has everything needed to impersonate you in nearly any situation. Here are some tips that will help protect your computer (and you) from being vulnerable to an identity thief.     Through diligence and attentiveness, you can reduce your risk of being a victim of identity theft. While you can’t eliminate the risk completely, you can cut it down severely by protecting your information as seriously as you would your money.