Provide steps that can be taken to thwart identity thieves and protect your credit cards and other financial information.

A minimum word count for all questions combined of 1000 words. The questions should be answered in essay format. Please use three scholarly resources.

Case Study: “Don’t Let Crooks Steal Your Identity: How to Protect Yourself-and Your Credit Rating” (p. 225)

1. Provide several methods that crooks use to steal your identity.

2. Provide some ideas as to how you would discover if someone has stolen your

.3. Provide steps that can be taken to thwart identity thieves and protect your credit cards and other financial information.

***Case Study is attached.