Identity theft has been the number one complaint filed with the Federal Trade Commission for the past five years. Identity theft is a very serious crime that costs consumers and businesses time and money. Not only do identity theft victims spend money out of pocket to clear up their records, but they also must devote their time up to hundreds of hours in some cases doing so. In the meantime, victims are unjustly harassed by debt collectors, denied credit or employment opportunities, lose their cars or their homes, or are repeatedly arrested for crimes they did not commit.
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