Identify theft is a growing problem throughout the United States. The attorneys at the law firm of Leeds Morelli & Brown have heard complaints of identity theft in locations ranging from Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan and the Bronx. Identity theft is a federal crime in which someone uses your personal identifying information, like your name, Social Security number, or credit card number, without your permission, to commit fraud or other crimes. (http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft/consumers/about-identity-theft.html).

At the law firm of Leeds Morelli & Brown, an attorney would advise his or her client not to give out personal information over the phone when you are contacted first. If you recognize the company and have an account with them, hang up the phone and call them back. It is good to have secure wireless networks, use a firewall, and run weekly virus and spy ware scans. Additionally, companies like LifeLock (http://www.lifelock.com), help make it more difficult for criminals to steal your identity.

The attorneys at Leeds Morelli & Brown, a New York based law firm, want to caution consumers about identity theft. A Leeds Morelli & Brown attorney cannot stress enough the importance of being educated to protect your finances and your credit. If you are interested in a free consultation with a Leeds Morelli & Brown attorney, please contact our law firm at 1888-5-JOB-LAW and visit our website at http://www.lmblaw.com