The short answer is NO. Identity theft can happen offline as well.
While you probably get many pop-up windows while surfing the Internet with offers of rewards, gifts or extra-special deals on 5-star vacations, you probably also get several phone calls offering you “the deal of a lifetime” - How often do you find out that you have to provide personal and financial information in order to receive the deal?
Don’t fall for it.
Most people have heard the saying, “If you think it’s too good to be true, it probably is.” Yes, good deals will come your way, but usually not through an Internet pop-up window or telemarketer. Identity theft isn’t always about a hacker lurking in the background of your computer information, secretly tucking away information about you.
Identity theft can occur in any number of ways and it takes a person with good information on identity theft to prevent it from happening. Think of identity theft protection as more than just something you need to be aware of on the computer. Think of it every time you’re asked for personal information from a stranger, business, company, or organization you’re not familiar with. Learning about identity theft is your key to protecting yourself against identity theft in a variety of situations.
