Though stealing someone’s identity is illegal, there are plenty of sneaky but legal tactics scammers and hackers employ that can expose you to identity theft as well. The first step in preventing this distressing scenario is being aware of the more common data collection schemes used to leave you vulnerable. Here, we’ll detail five strategies you should be aware of so you can keep your identity -- and sanity -- in check. Social media sleuthing With the ubiquity of social media, people are sharing more about their personal lives over the internet than ever before. While this means we’re able… [Continue Reading]