Identity theft is a popular topic these days and for good reason. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)  estimates that as many as nine million Americans have their identities stolen each year.  Because of this, understanding identity theft precautions is important to prevent these frauds and scams.  There are many types of fraud and scams ranging from irritating to costly and criminal.  Understanding identity theft, how thieves and scams work, and how to protect yourself from them is your best defense.

In this course we'll talk about identity theft precautions and how to protect yourself as a consumer.