Why should I care if my identity is stolen?

Why should I care if my identity is stolen?

Robert Siciliano (Identity Theft Expert and CEO) gives expert video advice on: What are the most common kinds of low-tech identity theft?; What kind of personal information should I avoid giving out?; What are some of the ways my identity can be stolen? and more...

The unfortunate fact revolving around identity theft is that once it's stolen, there are those out there that can either commit crimes under your name or they can open up a variety of different accounts under your name. When they open up those accounts they may not be as responsible as you would be, and then they don't pay the bills. When they don't pay the bills, ultimately it affects your credit. When it affects your credit, you will be unable to buy a new home, get a loan for a car, to even refinance on your existing home. So the primary issue revolving around identity theft is either criminal acts or ruined credit.