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Identity theft is a crime in which someone obtains your personal information (social security number, bank account number, credit card numbers, date of birth, even your mother's maiden name) and uses your personal data in some way that involves fraud and deception, usually for the purpose of financial gain.

If someone you know has been a victim of identity theft, contact Pittman, Dutton & Hellums today

Statistical Occurrences of Identity Theft

Identity theft is the leading crime committed in America today.  In the United States alone, the crime of identity theft occurs every four seconds and affects more than ten million Americans. 

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1. Some of the most likely causes of identity theft are:
   
   1. The result of your wallet, checkbook, credit card, social security card, or other personal identifying information being lost or stolen.
   2. Theft of information by a corrupt business employee
   3. Theft of personal information by someone visiting your home
   4. Theft of personal information from a computer source
   5. Theft of mail

What To Expect If You Are A Victim Of Identity Theft

Rarely will you know you are the victim of identity theft until severe damage has already occurred.  If you are not regularly monitoring your credit report or have not purchased some form of identity theft protection, you may suddenly find yourself harassed by a collection agency over a debt for which you are not aware of.
    
On average, a victim of identity theft will devote more than 600 hours in clearing their name and restoring their credit.  After notifying creditors, bankers and insurance companies, the problems may still continue.  Due to the sheer volume of identity theft, law enforcement lacks the time and resources to instantly and thoroughly investigate your claim.  All the while your credit history is being destroyed which can paralyze you financially.  You may continue to be harassed over debts which are not yours and your credit card interest rates may go up as a result of the bad credit reports.  You may even find yourself hiring an attorney to defend you against criminal charges or to pursue remedies in civil courts as a result of identity theft.

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If you or someone you know has been a victim of identity theft, contact Pittman, Dutton & Hellums today. Our office is centrally located in Birmingham, Alabama, right next to the Jefferson Country courthouse. We have successfully represented clients in every county in Alabama