Identity theft is often in the news and ordering a free credit report can help you spot and stop potential problems according to an article by Sharon OBrien, Guide to About.com’s Senior Living.

Titled Use Free Credit Reports to Manage Your Money and Avoid Identity Theft, Sharon spells out exactly how to get your free credit reports and how to use them to spot identity theft and other problems.

PrivacyRights.org also has some excellent information on preventing identity theft.

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