It was recently reported that billionaire Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen was recently the victim of identity theft.  The fact that this happened to one of the richest and most recognizable men in the U.S. is more proof that everyone is a potential ID theft target. 

But even if you've never lost a credit card or had a wallet stolen, your personal information — social security number, bank card number, birthdates and more — could end up in the wrong person's hands!

In fact, an identity theft incident occurs every TWO SECONDS in this country!

There ARE things you can and must do to protect yourself.  Here are our tips...

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