What To Do If You Are a Cybercrime Victim

Identity theft is terrifying. When people get a hold of your records, they can do anything from open up accounts in your name to raid your bank accounts and investments. These activities can destroy your credit and create inconvenient situations such as not having access to cash.

If you are a victim of cybercrime, do the following to limit the damage:

Call a credit reporting agency

If your identity is stolen, one of the first things the thief will do is open up credit card accounts in your name (and start making purchases). Credit reporting agencies such as Equinox or Experian monitor and …read more