Roughly 1 in 7 U.S. residents 16 or older have been victims of identity theft in 2014, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. To protect yourself from identity theft you must understand what it actually is, so you can take action to prevent it. Unfortunately, many Americans don't take the necessary steps to guard against identity theft.   What Is Identity Theft? Identity theft or identity fraud is any crime against someone where personal [ Continue reading ]