Insurance for identity theft victims Identity theft may seem so far fetched but trust me it is not. With today s technology and the growing sophistication of the world wide web, hackers and con artists are now living in a world that used to only exist in the pages of a science fiction book or a scene in a suspense-thriller movie. What about checking the accounts that you don't know about? Identity thefts may open new accounts for mobile phones, credit cards and even make larger purchases like buying an apartment and you won't know it unless the credit collectors finally trace the bills back to you after the perpetrators run off with the bills. One can even say that with their techniques and expertise, it will be like taking candy from a baby yet this time, it involves more than sweets. Life is at stake, personal and social life. How can someone steal your identity? By asuming your name, Social Security number, credit card number, or some other piece of your personal information for their own use. If you re a victim of identity theft, never loose time to research primarily in troubleshooting your problem. It is not easy, for the authorities at times will not listen. Going to agencies to get solutions entails a lot of expense. A victim will be entangled into questions of how, what, who, and where to get thru your complaint, or report. They may be a friend or relative or someone who works for you who has access to your information Tips to Consumers: How can I prevent identity theft? While no one can totally prevent this crime from occurring, here are some tips that can help you decrease your risk. Check your credit reports once a year from all three of the credit reporting agencies listed below. Internet scammers casting about for people's financial information have a new way to lure unsuspecting victims; it's called 'phishing'. Phishing is a high-tech scam that uses spam or pop-up messages to deceive you into disclosing your credit card numbers, bank account information, Social Security Number, passwords, or other sensitive information.