Protecting yourself from Identity Theft is critical in today’s day and time.
There are numerous scams that target not only individuals, but also businesses and the elderly.
Some scams are hard to spot, even for the tech savvy. The best way to prevent yourself from being a victim is to stay educated on scams and current trends where thief’s try to target you.
There are a variety of scams, from emails, to texts, letters, phone calls and even in-person visits.
The Federal Trade Commission has an online site identitytheft.gov, which can help users identify scams, as well as go through processes which can assist you in recovering your accounts.
IdentityTheft.gov is the federal government’s one-stop resource for identity theft victims. The site provides streamlined checklists and sample letters to guide you through the recovery process.