Credit and Identity Protection

In today's “Information Age,” personal information is often just one mouse-click away. The upshot: We're all becoming increasingly interconnected. The downside: an increase in Identity Theft.

Identity Theft occurs when someone uses your persona to gain access to your personal information. These thieves often destroy your finances and credit rating by opening new accounts and making purchases under your name. No one is completely immune to such criminals. However, you can take steps to protect your personal information, identity, finances and credit rating. Organizations such as the Electronic Privacy Information Center and the Privacy Clearinghouse help protect your privacy and personal information.

The remainder of this section discusses how you can protect yourself from Identity Theft.