You can prevent identity theft if you are aware of the situations leading to that scam. Most often, it is your willingness to respond and give away personal information to unverified sources coming from unsolicited mails. This is unfortunately the most common mistake committed by internet users and social networkers who have been victimized with identity theft.
Paige M. Wheeler was a victim of identity theft and runs this website to help others learn how to product themselves and their family. Articles here are posted by Paige and other contributors.