Never rely upon oral promises or representations. Identity theft is a pernicious form of theft in which a thief steals your identity rather than your property. The thief masquerades as you. Obviously, the thief never pays for any purchases, and within a short time, your good name and credit can be ruined. In most instances, the actual monetary loss to the victim is minimal.
Federal law protects one from fraudulent credit charges.
However, the aggravation is immense, and victims report that the sensation is that you have been personally violated. Repairing the damage to one s credit and good name is an extremely long and time consuming process. Don t let this happen to you. Taking a few precautions can lessen the chance of being victimized. Never carry your social security card in your wallet.