Understanding Identity Theft - Protect Your Identity from Theft

Identity theft is when a criminal acquires and uses a person's personal information and then uses that information to, in a sense, becomes that person for a while. The most common uses of identity theft are credit card and check fraud. Identity theft can really destroy someone's life for months or even years. The most common result is destruction of credit. This 68 page book will identify various types of identity theft and ways you can protect yourself.