You can never be too careful when it comes to Identity Theft. Attached is a very good guide put out by Experian that I found regarding the subject. I hope you find it helpful.
Put simply, identity theft occurs when someone steals your personal information and uses it to… a) assume your identity in order to commit fraud or other crimes or… b) sell your identity to someone else for the same purposes. The consequences can sting for a long time to come–ranging from stolen bank funds to a ruined credit rating. Read more…