Identity Theft Answers
Why is My Social Security Number So Important?
Your social security number is how the government identifies you. A lot of people have the same name but no one has the same social security number. It tracks everything you do and can control your financial history and future.
How Should I Protect My Social Security Number?
Always keep it protected. Don't use your social security number as your driver's license number. Never give it out to anyone other then a company you know you can trust. Do not give it to a company you can trust unless you absolutely have to.
What Happens if I am a Victim of Fraud?
If you can catch fraud quick enough then the only problem you will have to deal with is the hassle. If you dispute the fraud claims quick enough you can get them taken off your credit score and you won't have to pay them. But if you wait long enough then you will have a hard time proving you were victim of identity theft and you might have to pay for the charges the identity thief racked up.
Why is my Credit Report so Important?
Your credit report tracks all your financial activity. If you are victim of Identity Theft your credit report will be the first to know.
How Can My Identity Get Stolen?
Your identity can get stolen from your computer while you are on the internet if you give out your information to the wrong person and fall for an e-mail scam. Identity thieves can also sort through your mail and find sensitive information or spy on you to find out your PIN number and other information you don't want them to know.
So Why Do You Want My Information?
To protect you. With your information we can go about making sure an identity thief never gets close to it. It will allow us to monitor your credit report so we know when things are going well and if someone is trying to steal your identity.
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