What is Identity Theft?
Identity theft is the number one consumer complaint.1 And it’s no surprise—your information is everywhere. You may take good care to protect your personal information, but what about everyone else who has it? The doctor’s office, work, school and everywhere you shop. There are pieces of your identity everywhere.
But what can you do—your personal information is already out there. The material and tools in LifeLock’s Identity Theft 101 suite will show you the steps you can take to limit your risk and help better protect your identity. We’ve put together a comprehensive package of identity theft information including articles, news updates and detailed descriptions on how identity thieves attack. Education is strength—so take some time and click around. Your identity deserves it.
- 11.6 million adult victims of identity fraud in 2011.1
- Identity fraud cost Americans $18 billion in 2011.1
- 4.9% of U.S. adults fell victim to identity theft in 2011.1
You may be a victim of identity theft if:
- Your credit score seems unusually low
- Banks or finance companies are denying you credit, or only offering you credit with very high interest rates
- Your credit report contains inaccurate or false personal information, or information about transactions or purchases you never made.
