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The Hidden Impact Of Identity Theft

For nearly a decade, Joanna Saenz has been haunted by identity theft. After first losing her ID at 17 years old on a vacation trip to Mexico, she found out that her identity had been used to make major purchases, including a house. Joanna’s nightmare, while extreme, shows that any one of us is vulnerable, no matter how young.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has some great advice for how you to keep close tabs on your own identity. As well as the immediate steps you should take if you discover your identity has been stolen.

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