IDENTITY THEFT INFO

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The crime of identity theft has reached epidemic proportions. It has become so bad that society has resorted to innovative approaches to combat this crime. 

1. Top 5 Ways to Lose your Identity!

Identity theft expert Johnny May, CPP, in his new book, The Guide to Identity Theft Prevention, nails down the most common ways thieves can steal your identity...

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2. Your Social Security Number is Not Secure!

Your social security number, a key identifier that should be carefully protected, is available to thieves, according to Johnny May, CPP, an expert on identity theft. All a thief needs is one look at it! Among the places your social security number may be found...

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3. Why Identity Theft Is Attractive to Criminals

Criminals like the low risk and high rewards that identity theft provides. Low risk: The law treats identity theft as a crime against property, and in general 
the penalties for property crimes are less severe than for crimes against a person. Most career criminals know this. They also know that the majority of law enforcement attention goes to high profile crimes such as homicide, rape and robbery.

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4. ID thieves collect billions with ease

According to Trans Union, a national credit bureau, identity thieves collect billions of dollars each year by illegally assuming their victim's identity. The crime is estimated to defraud more than 300,000 people per year. It takes surprisingly little to become a victim of identity theft. A Social Security number or other personal identification ending up in the wrong person's hands can make one's life a lot more than just unpleasant.

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5. Top 10 things you can to do to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft

Protect yourself from the fastest growing crime in America. Go and pick up The Guide to Identity Theft Prevention by Johnny R. May, CPP. You will learn the impact of identity theft in America, the ins and outs of how the criminals do it, and much, much more.

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