Identity theft has become one of the major news stories of today. It has far reaching consequences for it's victims and although identity theft is a crime that has been taking place for years, it is happening more and more frequently.
With the advent of the internet, it has become easier for criminals to steal your identity and use it for their own personal gain. The information highway has many benefits and it has become a crucial part of our every day lives. But it also has it's flaws and giving criminals access to your personal information is one of them.
Identity theft criminals target everyone, but they look mainly for those who are gainfully employed with good credit.
Once your identity has been stolen, it may take months or, in many cases, years of exhaustive work, a lot of money, and a lot of headaches, for you to gain it back.
You, as the victim, will be left with the task of cleaning up your credit, which may be thoroughly trashed.
You can lose out on employment opportunities, be turned down for home and automobile loans, and even be arrested for crimes you didn't commit.