Identity theft affected 13 million people in the US last year ' here's how to keep yourself safe

It could have happened to you or someone else you know at least once.It may havecamein the form of anunsolicited phone call or an unwarranted bill, but according to Boston University, identity theft hasbeen on the rise ' in 2015 alone, around 13 million individuals fell victim to this crime.The following infographic fromBoston University's Master of Criminal Justice Online Programshows various aspects ofthis elusive crime that is estimated to have cost $112 billion since 2009, and gives a few helpful tips to prevent yourself from falling victim to it.Boston University's Master of Criminal Justice Online ProgramSEE ALSO:One of the biggest threats to the Rio Olympics will come from the internetJoin the conversation about this storyNOW WATCH: There's a glaring security problem with those new credit card chips
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