According to statistics from 2006, identity theft happens to more than eight million people a year. As a result, there are a slew of companies offering services to prevent identity theft. There ARE measures that the average person can take though that will help prevent identity theft. This includes protecting your privacy,and your personal information, shredding mail and financial documents, and monitoring your credit diligently. You might also consider purchasing identity theft insurance. It won’t stop identity theft from happening, but it will prevent theft from taking over your savings and ruining your credit.

How to Guard Your Privacy