Identity TheftIdentity theft is considered one of the top crimes in the United States.Identity thieves steal personal information.They collect Social Security numbers, banking records and telephone numbers.They use this information to request loans or get credit cards in the name of the victim.Victims of identity theft can spend years attempting to re-establish their financial history and good name.Some have been denied jobs or arrested for crimes in which they were not involved.Identity thieves use several methods to get what they need.They may trick people into giving personal information over the telephone.They also may steal documents containing such information.American lawmakers will consider plans to increase supervision of companies that collect personal information.Several plans have been proposed to help individuals whose personal information was stolen.Another proposal would let Americans halt any investigation into their financial history without their permission.
