It's Not Against The Law!
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It‘s Not Against The Law!
You need to know the importance of having Identity Thief Protection because of no awareness; potential cases and victims have no support. “On May 10 2006, President Bush signed an Executive Order creating the nation's first ever Identity Theft Task Force. The goals of the Task Force are to develop a strategic plan to better prevent identity theft, coordinate prosecution, and ensure recovery for victims…”- Federal Trade Commission
I honestly think that it’s about time that the spotlight has turned on to the awareness of these growing cowardly acts of crime that is taking North America by storm. It’s alarming to think that you could be the next person surprised about being a victim saying “how could this happen me” and you will be upset because you lost your life’s savings or you hear that your credit cards are maxed out due to a criminal digging for financial information in your garbage, some how duplicate your cards and started buying products from EBay. That’s why the importance of having knowledge of Identity Thief just can’t be stress enough. This article will explain why having Identity Thief Protection Will increase awareness, prevent cases, and support victims.
Christmas Holidays where it’s all about Family, Friends, Food and Fun! Oh I almost forgot the Gifts (YES!). This is also the time that shoppers can become at risk which leads to potential cases. Think about this the next time your surfing online looking for those special gifts for you loved ones….
26% of victims information is missed used by Credit Card fraud
58% of victims did not contact any Credit Reporting Agencies
61% of victims did not notify the Police Department
(73%) 255,565 Complaints and only (27%) 93,938 Request Information
Base on the FTC’s “Victim Complaint Data”- Figures and Trends (Jan, 1 - Dec, 31 2005).
This is unbelievable! Majority of these victims didn’t even bother reporting this major problem to their local police department. You’re probably thinking to yourself why would anyone not want to report these terrible crimes? Simple, IN MANY STATES, IDENTITY THEFT IS NOT AGAINST THE LAW!! Being a victim of Identity Theft is a living nightmare! Can you imagine what these victims are going through? I was in the Mortgage Business and I tell you mortgage fraud was a $305 billion industry. You maybe think your not vulnerable but this crime is as simple as waking up one morning then get a call from the bank saying that you don’t own your house anymore and you have 24 hours to move out what was once your home.
Would you know what to do if this happened to you? Unfortunately, victims themselves are burdened with resolving the problem. You’re on your own. With Identity Theft Protection, you'll have experienced professionals on your side taking the steps to monitor & restore your name and credit for you. Why not make it easier for you and your family to prevent this problem by protecting yourself from Identity Thief.
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Eldon Gabriel
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