Here are some basic facts that you may not know about identity theft:

Identity theft is widely-regarded as the fastest-growing crime in America.

Victims of identity theft number about 700,000 each and every year.

The most prevalent form of identity theft is credit card fraud.

Victims can sometimes spend years trying to get identity theft  issues resolved, including bank fraud and check fraud.

Simply put, identity theft is an insidious crime that often escapes notice for long periods of time.  You can find out more about identity theft, as well as discover resources to help defend and protect yourself from becoming a victim at Identity Theft Defense Headquarters.  Also, find out how to battle identity theft before and after it occurs with Besting Your Evil Twin.