Posted by Kevin

I like the issue of Times Daily .com of June 1, 2009 written by Tom Smith, Senior Staff Writer. Compelling everyone’s awareness to avoid Identity Theft which is at epidemic status according to the Federal Trade Commission.

They say that identity theft was up to 50 percent increase from 2007 to 2008. Not just one or two states, but every state saw an increase of this type of crime.

Federal experts say identity theft starts with the misuse of personal identifying information such as name and Social Security number, credit card numbers or  other financial account information.

It was cool to read how some of the thieves obtained the information and there were some good tips to prevent Identity Theft.

http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20090601/ARTICLES/906015025/1011/NEWS?Title=Identity-theft-a-growing-problem-