If you don't think that you have to worry about identity theft protection, you should think twice.

When someone steals your identity, they can wreak havoc on your life. All it takes is one piece of any of your information for an identity thief to find the rest of your information and use it to pretend to be you. They can order merchandise in your name and leave you stuck with the bill, which can cost you anywhere from $1 and above.

IdentityHawk is an identity theft protection service and they list the biggest data breaches and here is one:

TJX Companies: 2006
In December 2006, retailer TJX Company, owner of HomeSense, Marshall's, TJ Maxx, and others, notified police that hackers stole more than 45 million customer records in 2003 and 2004. TJX told the public about the breaches the following month and spent more than $20 million dealing with the security breach.

Picking up the pieces from the fallout after someone steals your identity can take years, and once you have been targeted you will never be able to let your guard down again. The best way to protect yourself from identity theft is to take preventative measures and monitor your financial identity on a regular basis. IdentityHawk was created to help consumers safeguard their assets, their properties, and their good names. IdentityHawk members can view the health of their identity protection, identify areas where they're most at risk, and take proactive steps to reduce those risks.

Visit their website today at www.identityhawk.com.
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