Identity theft can make it hard for you to get credit, a job, a place to live, or utilities. But you can reduce your risk of being hurt by identity theft. How can I protect my identity? Protect your personal information. That helps you protect your identi

While you can't fully prevent identity theft—for example, if your information is compromised in a data breach—you can greatly reduce your risk by acting quickly when your personal information has been compromised, and by taking steps to protect yo

Prevent Medical Identity Theft. Take these steps to prevent medical identity theft: Guard your Social Security, Medicare, and health insurance identification numbers. Only share them with your health care providers. Review your explanation of benefits or