Identity theft is a crime. The victims are normally everyday people. Identity theft occurs when a someone gets ahold of the personal information of another and pretends to be that person. They can open bank accounts, get credit cards, drivers licenses, and even buy houses. According to the Department of Justive's website, one case of identity theft involved someone getting $100,000 in credit card debt, purchasing a home with a federally backed loan, purchased a house, motorcycles, and handguns in the person's name. He then proceeded to call the victim and tell taunt him before filing for bankruptcy in the victim's name.

Back then identity theft was not a crime. The victim and his wife spent more than $15,000 of their own money in attempts to restore their credit and name while the criminal served a brief sentence in jail. This prompted Congress to make identity theft a crime back in 1998.

Since then, the ways that criminals steal Identics have become even more complex, and their methods change daily! Did you or someone you know suffer from a case of identity theft? Did you know that a lot of insurance policies now cover you if you suffer from identity theft so that you won't have to spend out of pocket? Contact us today and let us evaluate your situation and see how we can help you repair your name and rebuild your life.