Identity Theft: Avoid it, Spot it, and Recover from it
Each year millions of Americans are affected by identity fraud. In 2021 alone, 15 million consumers were impacted by traditional identity fraud with losses totaling $24 billion dollars. The numbers are a reminder that we all need to exercise care with our personal information and be aware of the possibility of fraud and identity theft. Fortunately, there are steps we can take to prevent identity theft, catch fraud quickly, and, in the worst-case scenario, recover from identity theft. Protect Your Sensitive Information While it may not be possible to completely eliminate the risk of identity theft, there are steps you …