Identity Theft has become a "buzz word" in the media to describe many types of online fraud. But the actual instances of identity theft have a bigger impact on its' victims than most other online fraud methods. Opening credit lines, bank accounts, driver's licenses and/or filing taxes in your name could be crippling to your credit and take hours and months to clean up. In this episode, Brett and Karisse discuss how it happens, why it's so prevalent for fraudsters, how to find out if you've been a victim, and most importantly, the best way to prevent becoming a victim of identity theft. One of those ways became free starting September 21 for US residents.Important links mentioned in this episode:Freezing credit with all 3 credit bureaus:Transunion:www.transunion.com/credit-freeze or free freeze mobile app called MyTransunionEquifax:www.equifax.com/personal/credit-report-services or call 800-685-1111Experian:www.experian.com/freeze or call 1-888-experianTo check your credit for free once a year:www.OnlineCreditReport.comSubscribe to Online FraudCast to be notified when future episodes are released on preventing online fraud.Look for Online FraudCast on Facebook or e-mail us at info@onlinefraudcast.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices