{"id":1074,"date":"2019-02-25T12:55:27","date_gmt":"2019-02-25T20:55:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterdefend.com\/?p=1074"},"modified":"2019-03-05T08:52:30","modified_gmt":"2019-03-05T16:52:30","slug":"the-best-ways-to-prevent-identity-theft-in-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterdefend.com\/the-best-ways-to-prevent-identity-theft-in-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Ways to Prevent Identity Theft in 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you heard any of the horror stories in the news recently about identity theft? It seems to be everywhere, ranging from massive data breaches at large companies to senior citizens having their pension checks stolen.<\/span><\/p>\n

Maybe you even know someone that\u2019s been the victim of some type of identity theft. And now you\u2019re starting to realize just how vulnerable you are when it comes to your personal information. If ID theft happened to them, it could happen to you, right?<\/span><\/p>\n

In this article, we\u2019re going to talk about how frighteningly common identity theft has become, exactly what ID theft is, and the best ways that you can prevent yourself from becoming a victim of the identity theft crisis.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is Identity Theft?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Identity theft occurs when an imposter obtains personal data or information about another person. This happens with the intention of using it for personal gain or destruction. It\u2019s a recognized crime across the globe, punishable by jail time and maximum penalties if caught. <\/span><\/p>\n

The most common forms of identity theft involve the following:<\/span><\/p>\n