If you want to guard against identity theft, read the articles in our info center or consider Lifelock. If it’s already happened to you, though -- it’s not your fault! Nevertheless, after an ID theft incident, you need to respond quickly and thoroughly. In most cases, you need to prove you were the victim. A fast, thorough response is the key to identity theft survival.
Online shopping has greatly increased due to its ease and convenience. However, It also opens the door to millions of online thieves looking to steal you credit information. The question is remains. How can you protect yourself?
The answer is through a credit freeze.
Evidence shows that 10 million Americans become victims to identity theft each year. That equates to 3.4% of all Americans

Picture this, you have just had a long day of shopping and decide to take a break for a relaxing lunch. On your way to go pay you look inside your purse, or feel in your back pocket, and your wallet is not there. Immediately, your heart rate sky rockets and you begin to panic. Your thoughts race to all the places you have been that day and rush to backtrack the trail hoping that some