Protect From Identity Theft

Identity theft is becoming more of a problem over time as business and personal use of the Internet increases. Even when the identity information theft itself occurs offline, typically identity thieves will use the Internet to make use of that information so as to make use of the privacy it allows. For example, you never have to show picture ID when you're signing up for some online account.

Some of the details are specific to the US but should be enough of a guide to use it in other countries as well. This document details how your personal information can be stolen, ways to protect yourself, how to know if you're a victim of identify theft, and ways that this can affect you. (For example, you could even be falsely arrested if someone performs some criminal act while posing as you.) Most of the document's focus and material, however, is on explaining how to recover from having your identity stolen. Recovering from identity theft can be an incredibly daunting and frustrating task. This document gives very detailed information on what to do. There are even sample dispute letters and other forms you can use, plus checklists and contact information for many of the credit-record and such organizations that you may need to be in contact with. I frankly can't imagine how one could manage the process without something like this guide. Everyone needs to know how to protect themselves, but if even then you become a victim of identity theft, a guide like this is essential!