How do protect from identity theft?

Sharon asks: How do protect from identity theft?

Identity theft is a huge part of the world today. It’s estimated that every year, thousands of people lose their credit rating due to identity theft. Some identity theft takes place online,but other identity theft takes place offline, simply because you have had your mail or credit card offers taken from your mailbox and the credit offers have been applied for.

It’s very possible to keep a good watch on your credit rating by taking advantage of the free annual credit reports that the government has made law. Everyone is entitled to one free credit report and you can use that to assure that no one has taken advantage of your good name or your good credit in order to make unauthorized purchases on any of your accounts.
Keeping your credit in good standing is important. Make sure that yours is aces by using your free annual credit report in order to keep a close eye on your credit rating.