It’s useful to be aware of some of the ways that identity theft can happen so that you can take steps to protect yourself.  We have categorized the opportunities for identity theft to make it easier to find the information you need.

These categories are:

• Credit Cards
• Computer
• Mail Redirection and Theft
• Direct Theft
• Vulnerable Locations
• Other Scams
• Buying a Car

This list is probably not exhaustive as thieves are continually coming up with new ways to steal your identity, but if you can develop good privacy habits you will drastically reduce your risk and make it much more difficult for crooks to steal your identity.