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How Identity Theft Protection Works: Walter Burch, Editor-in-Chief of CreditLearningCenter.com reviews nine ways individuals can help to prevent Identity theft. Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in America, affecting millions of Americans each year. It's a crime that can happen to anyone, at any time. It's often a silent crime that occurs in the normal course of everyday life, when you write a check, charge airline tickets or a rental car, give out your social security number, or your driver's license number, answer an email, talk to a "representative" on the phone, enter your user name, password, or provide your PIN number. That's just a partial list, but the important thing to know is that identity thieves search for every possible opportunity to steal the personal information of unsuspecting victims. Experts agree, one of the best ways to help detect potential identity theft is to monitor your credit report regularly, and you can learn more about monitoring credit at www.creditlearningcenter..com; How Identity Theft Works