Identity theft is when a criminal takes your personal informationââ,¬"like your name, address, social security number, mother's maiden nameââ,¬"and uses it to establish credit and charge items to you.
Identification cards and credit cards are applied for using your personal information, and once the credit cards are issued, the bills start rolling in.
With sites like AT&T's AnyWho, PeopleFind, and US Search, finding anyone's published, and sometimes unpublished, address and telephone number is now quick and easy.
Are you setting yourself up for problems by divulging too much of yourself online? We'll take a look at the ways you provide information about yourself online, and look at what you can do to protect yourself in this brave new world. We'll also show you what to do if you suspect you've been a victim of identity theft, and provide plenty of online resources.
If you've ever wondered what you can do to minimise your risks of identity theft online, read on.
Hi,
Great site, very inforrmative. But . . . .
If this is an Australian site, why are all your examples American.
What Australian agencies and credit bureaus should be contacted when id stolen?
Regards,
Ross