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Identity theft has now become a major problem. It grows more each year and can nearly destroy people in the process. If this happens to you, you need to know how to report it. It's important that it's reported in order to solve it and keep it from happening to someone else.

Although it is a massive number, the estimate is that approximately ten million people will be affected by identity theft this year. Given that information is such an important part of our society these days, it is not a complete surprise. Most people will have personal details listed on government and business databases. They will shop online or via the telephone. Information they have given out will be sent out in letters that may go astray. For unscrupulous people, many of these instances are an ideal opportunity to take advantage of people that don't look after their personal details. This article will give you six ways that you can do this and prevent identity theft happening to you.