There is a modern plague affecting millions of Americans each year - identity theft! Personal information is easier to obtain than ever, and many fall victims to ID theft, the best solution often being the use of paper shredders. Learn how to prevent your identity from being stolen and abused.

The scale of identity theft has been recently analyzed in a federal report and the general results were worrying. The report states that lately, one out of four American homes is targeted by identity theft. One answer to this problem is the new June 2005 FACTA Law (Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act) which brings new regulations concerning identity theft.

Some important steps you can take to safeguard your identity.

Are you at risk for identity theft? Find out about the top identity theft scams and how you can protect yourself.