| Military - Identity Theft |
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| Written by Jessica Lambert |
| Tuesday, 14 April 2009 16:10 |
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One Ohio resident said: "I served my country for two years overseas. I did not expect this type of homecoming. A thief stole my identity and I a long time proving in court that I did not make $7,000 in phone calls to Germany."
One Ohio resident said: "I served my country for two years overseas. I did not expect this type of homecoming. A thief stole my identity and I a long time proving in court that I did not make $7,000 in phone calls to Germany." Having your identity stolen can be very frustrating no matter who you are. Unfortunately military personnel are more likely to deal with this because they are often out of the country for extended periods of time. When a thief steals your information, they gain access to your social security number, birthday and full name. They then proceed to rack up credit cards, cellular phones, and other possible loans. The more advanced criminals will add a photo ID when applying for credit. This allows them to apply for bigger loans from the banks, such as cars or boats loans. If you plan on leaving America for a few months you might be targeted for identity theft. Thieves thrive on people who do not monitor their personal information closely or their credit information. They will monitor it for you but at a huge expense that is! Get protected! Several identity thefts and credit problems could have been prevented or caught sooner if you pay closer attention. Do not wait a whole year without checking on your credit. You will save lots of money and time this way. Who wants to come home and be denied your credit use or have stacks and stacks of bills? To make things even worse it can take several months to a year or more to iron out all the issues created by this type of crime. People know of most risks they take when they in list in the military. But they will not tell you that your identity and credit can be in serious danger when you serve overseas for long lengths of time. You are the only one that can protect yourself, military or not! Get your credit report before leaving the country. You should monitor your credit while you are gone to avoid any unnecessary issues. With today's economy you can not afford to have your credit ruined! Do not let thieves take advantage of your absence out of the country. It is easier to be safe than sorry. Check your credit report today, and prevent emergencies tomorrow. DISCLAIMER: This article is provided as information only and is not to be taken as financial advice. For a free credit consultation call 1-866-246-7311. To learn how to remove a Defaulted Student Loan or a civil judgment visit us. |