How Do I Know My ID Was Stolen?

Stolen information is usually used to open credit accounts or to simply order goods and services. You should keep a close eye on your credit card bills and bank statements to make sure there are no charges that you didn’t make yourself. The sooner you recognize an unfamiliar charge as fraud, the better.

Also, check your credit file routinely to make sure you recognize all the activity listed. Every request for a credit card, a loan, or even major purchases should generate a credit check with one of the major credit bureaus. If you see a credit check as been run for a purpose that you did not initiate, chances are your information has been hijacked.