Identity Theft

Find a story about identity theft and report how the victims were scammed. Explain what steps you personally take and/or would recommend to the local community on how to protect your identity?

• Why is identity theft such a problem?
• Why is identity theft difficult to prosecute?
• Almost 50 million people subscribed to some form of identity – theft protection in 2010, according to Consumer Reports Money Adviser. Those services, which cost about $120 to $300 a year, promise to protect your ID by monitoring your credit reports 24/7. Would you purchase or advise consumers to purchase this type of service? Why or why not?
• 150 word