Sorry, but that's just the way it is in the 21st century.
Pretty much anyone can have their identity stolen at any time. Your information is out there in so many places, the only way you can be safe is to put your identity under lock and key.
The only reason you haven't become an identity theft victim yet is because there are so many identities thieves can go after. It's kind of a numbers game. If you're willing to gamble that your number will never come up, then go ahead and pretend it's 1980 and identity theft is rare.
One of the fastest growing segments of identity theft involves illegal immigrants. They need your social security number especially to get work. Someone sells them your personal information and they're good to go. They get a job, rent a place to live, turn on utilities - create a whole new life in your name that you don't know about.
Then one day, you get a letter from the IRS saying you owe thousands of dollars on unreported income. That's exactly what happened to a soldier stationed in Iraq recently. He can't even defend himself right now. His wife is working hard to clear his name but it's a long hard path to prove your innocence.
The unfortunate reality of identity theft is that you're presumed guilty until you prove you're innocent.
This is where IDENTITY GUARD identity theft protection can step in and help prevent something like this from happening to you. They search for unauthorized use of your social security number and report suspicious use to you. If you have income from a job in California but live in Virginia, well, that just doesn't compute. Someone's pretending to be you.
Besides earning income in your name, they can also run up medical bills that you're responsible for. Even commit a crime.
IDENTITY GUARD - service is only $19.95 a month. You probably spend more than that to get text messaging on your cell phone. It only takes 5 minutes to sign up and immediately you're covered.
What really amazing is the instant feeling of relief you get knowing you have professionals watching out for your identity and help keeping it safe.
Get IDENTITY GUARD for $19.95 a month with your first month free.
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