POPULAR IDENTITY THEFT SCAMS

As identity theft becomes an ever-increasing crime, scammers find newer ways to steal your identity. More than ever before, it’s important that you protect yourself.

Here are some of the most prevalent scams today, and what you can do about them.

Internet check cashing:

These scams target people who want to work at home, such as stay-at-home moms, or even the elderly who wish to supplement their retirement income. With this scam, individuals are found who are willing to cash checks for a company outside the US. When they do this, they will supposedly receive a generous fee. Most often, these scams target people looking for legitimate work.