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While the legal process for identity theft credit repair can be quite lengthy, recovering your identity is very much possible along with regaining a sense of normalcy in your life. The objective of credit repair is to completely remove all the fraudulent charges against you. This can be accomplished by combating the charges and proving to financial institutions and credit bureaus that you were a victim of identity theft. When successful, your financial standing and credit score will improve as a result of the the negatives being removed from your file. Read more…
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While identity theft crimes have been around for quite some time, they are more common now than ever before. This growth can be contributed partially to the software and hardware advances, in addition to the internet. Credit monitoring services are available so individuals can be alerted when their credit report changes. “Identity Theft Shield” is a service offered by Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. to its members and the public. This service provides additional security for individuals by detecting and restoring their identity. Read more…
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For identity theft criminals, Americans can often be easy targets. The reason is generally due to the blatant disregard and lack of awareness displayed by identity theft victims. Whatever the circumstances may be, the result is destroyed credit and a loss of funds from savings and checking accounts. However, this can all be prevented by taking the necessary steps to protect their identity. Read more…
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Large corporations and small businesses are targeted by corporate identity theft in the same manner an individual is. Businesses will sometimes will not find out that they are victims until they apply for loans, grants, or credit, and discover they have poor credit. While the perception from some is that individuals are the only victims, corporate identity theft is becoming more prevalent. Credit profiles being stolen from companies by thieves is a very common type of corporate identity theft. Thieves can use these credit profiles to obtain credit for another company that may or may not exist, or simply use the company’s name to make charges. Read more…
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The cost of identity theft for victims could be significant or minuscule. If the victim acts quickly to restore his or her identity and reports that their accounts have been compromised, then the charges and liability can be limited. Though, the cost of identity in terms of emotional and monetary damage can be immense. Read more…
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The concept of identity theft restoration doesn’t come to mind for most people until they become a victim. In a minute, the life of an identity theft victim can be turned upside down. Important personal information has been stolen to make purchases or create new accounts in the victim’s name. A person often feels defenseless, confused, and angry when their identity is stolen. What’s scary is that months pass sometimes before people realize that it’s happened to them. By this time, a great deal of damage has been done to the point where it could ruin a person’s credit for years to come. That doesn’t mean however that identity theft restoration is impossible. With some knowledge, persistence, and time, it can be done. Read more…
