| Identity theft--where personal information is stolen | | | | sensitive account information, this article points out |
| by for the purpose of committing fraudulent and | | | | some other ways that online criminals can steal your |
| illegal acts--is a very lucrative business for online | | | | identity, and how you can protect yourself against it. |
| criminals. In fact, it is so lucrative that identity theft | | | | Your "identity" consists of all of your personal |
| happens every day to thousands of people in the | | | | information as well as your Social Security number, |
| U.S. and around the world. | | | | your record of payment on credit card and other |
| It is not difficult to steal someone's identity. While | | | | financial accounts, your bank information and so forth. |
| you may be aware of spoof e-mails that entice you | | | | It also includes your address, phone number, where |
| to enter your full name, address, phone number and | | | | you work, and how much money you may make. |