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Take Action to Prevent Identity Theft from Happening
The theft of names, addresses, social security numbers (SSN), bank account information, credit card numbers and other personal information, commonly known as identity theft is “America’s fastest growing problem” according to a statement made by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) estimates 10 million Americans are affected each year. With every crime, knowing how to protect yourself is vitally important to avoid becoming a victim. The following are arenas where thieves prey.
Prevention Awareness for Identity Theft
The theft of names, addresses, social security numbers (SSN), bank account information, credit card numbers and other personal information, commonly known as identity theft is “America’s fastest growing problem” according to a statement made by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) estimates 10 million Americans are affected each year. With every crime, knowing how to protect yourself is vitally important to avoid becoming a victim. The following are arenas where thieves prey.
Monitoring Your Grace Period to Rebuild your Credit
Credit cards have a time period in which you can pay off your balance without being charged interest. This is called a grace period. The grace period on most cards is 25 days, while other cards have shorter grace periods. Pay attention to your grace period to avoid penalties, fees, and higher APR.
