Identity theft is one of the fastest growing problems that consumers are facing today. Every year shoppers and other consumers are putting their identities on the line and lose millions of dollars in missing funds. These funds are typically lost to criminals who assume the financial identities of others.

Identity theft can occur in a number of different forms. Your identity, including account numbers, personal identification numbers and social security numbers, can be at risk. Criminals can obtain this information from consumer transactions, the trash, wallet theft and electronic transaction access, among other methods. From this information, criminals can assume your identity and possibly use it to purchase items, withdraw many and many other illegal uses.

The best way to stop identity theft is to keep watch and prevent it from happening. There are many ways to stop identity theft including using a home shredder to get rid of personal financial information, protecting your credit cards and debit cards and watching your financial statements to ensure that nobody has accessed your information.

To learn more about identity theft and the dangers, please feel free to browse the following resources to keep your identity safe:

What is Identity Theft

• Identity Theft Information – useful information from the FTC about identity theft.
• Identity Theft Definition – description of what identity theft is and how consumers can be at risk.
• Identity Theft and Identity Fraud – information of common criminal activities from the Justice Department.
• Identity Theft – helpful information and description of what is identity theft.
• Identity Theft – general information from the FDIC on how criminals can steal consumers identity.
• Social Security Numbers – useful resource from the Social Security Administration on why it is important to protect your social security number.

Stolen Identity

• Identity Theft Victims – tips for victims of identity theft.
• Victim Information – helpful guide on what you should do if you are a victim of identity theft.
• Identity Theft – basic introduction to identity theft and the dangers.
• Identity Crimes – information on what to do if you are a victim of identity crimes.
• Identity Theft – general information on the troubles associated with identity theft.
• Victim Guide – useful guidelines to follow in the event of being a victim of identity theft.

Criminal Use

• New Crimes – article consisting of information on how identity theft is the new crime of the millennium.
• Identity Theft Crimes – useful collection of FAQs on identity theft.
• Detecting Identity Theft – helpful information on identity theft crimes and how to detect it.
• Fraud – article on how criminals can fraudulently access consumers personal information.
• Victims Rights – helpful government website covering the rights of consumers who are victims of identity theft.
• Scams and Frauds – information on typical scams and frauds which criminals can get personal financial information.

Identity Theft Prevention

• ID Theft Prevention – helpful suggestions on how to prevent being a victim of identity theft.
• Prevention – information on preventing identity theft and what to do in the event of being a victim.
• Preventing Crime – guide for consumers on how to prevent being a victim of identity theft.
• Prevention and Repair – informative resource outlining ways to prevent being an identity theft victim and to repair problems if you become a victim.
• Internet Crime Prevention – tips on how to avoid being a victim of identity theft and of other internet crimes.
• Identity Theft – resources on how to prevent being a victim of identity theft.

Resources

• ID Theft Resources – useful information on a variety of topics on identity theft.
• Resources – collection of information centering on the topic of identity theft.
• Fraud and Identity Theft – helpful information on identity theft.
• Identity Theft Resources – general information on identity theft and resources.
• Credit and Identity Resources – collection of information and resources on credit and identity theft.
• Identity Theft Resources – useful collection of resources covering a variety of identity theft topics.