You lock the doors of your home and have an alarm on your car. You educate yourself and your family about internet safety and what details to share or keep private.<\/strong><\/p>\n Unfortunately, when it comes to identity theft, these actions alone will not protect you. Today\u2019s criminals can steal from anyone, including you.<\/p>\n Once their crimes are discovered, most victims don\u2019t even know how it happened or what information was taken. Most of the people who fall victim to a cyber criminal\u2019s terror never expected it to happen to them.<\/p>\n This is true even if you password protect all of your accounts, banking information, and your home network. Every time you open your email, visit a website and use or apply for a new credit card, there is a risk that your private information could be compromised and fraudulent accounts taken out in your name.<\/p>\n At a minimum, identity theft can cause your credit score to decrease. At a maximum, it could become a chronic problem which jeopardizes your ability to rent or buy a home, get hired for a new job, or even land you in jail for crimes you didn\u2019t commit.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s find out how you can use the most advanced tools and information to protect yourself and your loved ones. We will also learn how to discover if you\u2019ve been a victim and take action to keep your information secure.<\/p>\n\n