Identity Theft: Advancements In Technology And The Advent Of Social Media

Identity theft is becoming a growing problem where the victims have to suffer from huge financial and monetary losses in regaining their identity. Moreover the time and efforts required cannot be put into words. This crime is becoming stronger with the advancements in technology and the advent of social media.
Identity theft is a very serious issue and must be addressed before it gets worse. There can be many factors that trigger identity theft. The most important ones are the lack of customer knowledge and awareness about the online websites and social media sites they are using. Excessive trust on the social media providers may also lead to identity theft. Not every site is trustworthy and users normally do not go through the terms of services