There is not a single solution to the identity theft problem. But there are ways that we can do to prevent it. All that it needs is awareness. Every one should be aware that such a threat exists. One should be able to know the signs if someone has already stolen his or her identity. One sign would be finding discrepancies on your credit records. Think twice before giving it away. Yes they may deny you their services if you don't comply but there's no reason for you to choose establishments that force you to compromise your security and cause you to be vulnerable to identity theft. Your best protection against identity theft is caution and knowledge. You can easily check your existing credit cards and see fraudulent purchases. What about checking the accounts that you don't know about? Identity thefts may open new accounts for mobile phones, credit cards and even make larger purchases like buying an apartment and you won't know it unless the credit collectors finally trace the bills back to you after the perpetrators run off with the bills. Updates in the latest software as accessories to use in cyber communications, resulted to revolution in the run of business thru the use of the web. It is far more convenient than any existing functions, paves effective, immediate response to the flow of results that goes about in the corporate, as well as the commercial world. This would minimize the chance of you credit being stolen and of you becoming a victim of identity number theft. 6. such as social security numbers, credit card numbers, bank account numbers, passwords, etc on your laptops or desktops personal computers. If you must write it down in a document then secure it with a password or delete it before turning off your laptop or personal computer. Every creditor and financial institution with whom you do business should receive a copy of that report along with a letter explaining that you have been the victim of identity theft. Make sure that you hold onto the original police report because you may need to make even more copies. Copies should also be sent to all three credit reporting agencies.