http://preventingidentitytheft.net Are you at risk? Thu, 18 Jan 2007 22:02:41 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The identities of 9 million Americans are stolen each year. Skepticism is healthy when you are dealing with telephones, computers, and emails. Awareness is critical in stopping identity theft. Here are a few simple steps you can taken to prevent your identity from being stolen: -Do not give out personal information on ... http://preventingidentitytheft.net/archives/5 The recent rise in identity theft cases has opened the door to a new service, identity theft insurance. And just like medical insurance, you hope you never have to use it but it's nice to know you have it, if you ever need it. The Federal Trade Commission estimates that ... http://preventingidentitytheft.net/archives/4 "Identity theft" is defined by the Fair Credit Report Act as "the use or attempted use of an account or identifying information without the owner's permission." Millions of Americans are victimized by this fast growing crime every day. Some analysists are calling identity theft the "crime of the century." What ... http://preventingidentitytheft.net/archives/3