Your Social Security number was stolen — Now what?
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According to the Federal Trade Commission, more than 9 million Americans have their identities stolen each year; and, with advancements in banking and web technology, that number is growing. Identity theft is a pervasive and continuous event, when thieves or hackers obtain an individual’s personal identifying information, or PII, for their monetary benefit. Imagine logging into your bank account one day to find out that your account number has been stolen; now there are dozens of unauthorized transactions that just won’t stop. Identity theft can occur in so many ways and can wreak innumerable types of harm on people….Read More