Why Protect Yourself

According to the RCMP, identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the world. It is projected that 1 in 6 Canadians will be victims of identity theft in the next 12 months, with losses estimated at $3 billion.

The information age, aided by easy credit and the inability of consumers to control who has access to their personal information, has contributed to the staggering increase in the number of identity theft victims.  

Identity theft is committed in every place associated with daily life. Methods include mail theft, stealing from residences and personal spaces, misuse of personal data in business transactions, phishing, and theft from company or government databases.

The victims of identity theft come from every age group and all segments of society, and often suffer financial loss, damage to credit ratings and reputation as well as emotional distress. Many are also left with the complicated and often arduous and expensive task of clearing their name and credit rating.