Identity Theft

Identity theft has become a major crime in the United States, negatively affecting individuals and businesses alike. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) estimates that around 9 million victims are affected annually. According to the FTC, identity theft is the unauthorized use of ones personally identifying information such as name, Social Security number, and credit card number by someone to commit frauds or other crimes. Identity theft can cause major disruptions to a person's health, business, finance, and life. It is important to detect ...