Have you been a victim of identity theft? Do you know how to avoid identity theft? There are a number of steps individuals can take to avoid identity theft.

How to Prevent Identity Theft Identity theft relies on a criminal getting access to your personal and financial information. Protecting this information as best as is possible is the first step.

The credit file segregation scam targets those who have filed bankruptcy. ‘File Segregation’ promises an individual the opportunity to hide unfavorable credit details and information by creating a new credit identity.

Spot credit repair scams Although there are many reputable credit repair companies in existence today, there are also many scams being perpetrated on unsuspecting consumers.

If you're a victim of Identity Theft There are important steps to follow for those who believe they are victims of identity theft.

Advance fee loans scams are run by unscrupulous individuals who target those individuals with a poor credit history and who have been turned down for loans from reputable lenders.