Online Identity Theft Answers!

1. False, there are many cases where the victim has to pay thousands of dollars, and it causes damage to the victim's reputation, possibly lose job opportunities, even rejections of loan applications for school, homes or cars. Some victims may even be arrested for crimes that the person who stole their identity did and have to prove their innocence.
2. Report it to the police, your credit card company, bank, and the two national bureaus as soon as you see any signs of Identity Theft.
3. (Answers may vary) Possible answers are: frequently updating your security software, learning how to spot online scams, using strong and unique passwords, watching your credit score, using well-known websites, and to stay alert.