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guest - June 19th, 2009 4:34 PM

I received a letter in the mail recently from a bank that states I am two months behind on my credit card payments, but yet I do not recognize the bank, nor do I have their credit card. Have I become the victim of identity theft?[br]

guest - June 19th, 2009 4:39 PM

If you receive any mail from a bank or credit card company about an account you owe and you know for a fact you did not request the credit card, nor do you have an account at that bank, you are certainly in line for the possibility of being a victim of identity theft. [br][br]Unfortunately, identity theft occurs too often. People become victims too many times to count. The steps you need to take now is to file a complaint with the FBI and FTC. Also file an identity theft report with your local police department. They will investigate the matter to determine how the account got opened. By filing the complaint, you will the case on record and will have the availability of the Federal Government to help you recover. [br][br]

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In 2003, more than 10 million Americans fell victim to identity theft.

Identity theft costs business and individuals $53 billion dollars annually

In 2003, Americans spent 300 million hours resolving issues related to identity theft.

70% of all identity theft cases are perpetrated by a co-worker or employee of an affiliated business.