DC Metro Area Personal Injury Law Blog

According to the National Crime Prevention Council and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, identity theft is the fastest growing crime in America, resulting in almost 10 million reported victims in 2004, and costing consumers $5 billion.  According to the NCPC, victims report spending 30 hours and approximately $500, trying to recover after an identity crime. The numbers are staggering.  All a thief needs is your Social Security Number to commit a crime. 

Here are a few tips form the U.S. Postal Service:

• Review your consumer credit reports annually.
• Shred and destroy unwanted documents that contain personal information.
• Deposit mail in U.S. Postal Service collection boxes.
• Don’t leave mail in your mailbox overnight or on weekends.