INTRODUCTION

Identity theft is a serious crime. Last year (2006), over 9 million people were victims of identity theft. Identity theft happens when someone accesses essential elements of a person's identifying information in order to commit fraud or theft. This information includes name, address, Social Security number, date of birth, and mother's maiden name.

The purpose of this website is to bring awareness to this fast growing crime and to provide information and tips on how to safeguard your credit. While it is not possible to protect yourself from all types of identity theft, there are steps that you can take to help protect yourself. Knowledge is power and being informed of ways to protect your personal information will help keep you from becoming the next victim.