Although, as the disclaimer at the end of these films say, these stories are fictitious, there is indeed cause for alarm for things like these happening to you. Identity theft is a growing problem and once you've been victimized, a whole slew of difficulties will arise from this crisis. Don't panic just yet though. Hands-on criminals never cease at one victim, unless they devour them, whole into his system. Once access is gained, will continue to finish with him rather than get started with another. Common Ways to Evade Being a Victim of Identity Fraud: 1. It s a rare case that someone will ask you about your middle initial (mother s surname), if it happens, never divulge it. The internet has made it easier for thieves to obtain personal and financial data. Most companies and other institutions store information about their clients in databases; if a thief can access that database, he or she can obtain information about many people at once rather than focus on one person at a time. Once it is done, they can then charge purchases on your account without you knowing it. And because your billing statements are being sent to a different address, it may take some time before you become aware that someone is using your card. Criminals may also be able to open up new accounts on your name and use it without paying the bills. Tips to Prevent Identity Theft The time it takes for a victim to recover from identity theft can be extensive, and while the wounds aren't physical, they are psychological and life-changing in several ways. Identity theft occurs when someone steals personal information and pretends to be you to obtain credit cards, loans, and even jobs by using your work references. There are identity crimes that are not solved until after a decade because of the lack of information. Remember that though these crimes may be easily detected through credit card purchases, there are some con artists that do not use that avenue. What they do is just assume your name and personal history and use it as their own.