identity theft

If you have had your identity stolen you know the havoc it wreaks on your life and you know how difficult it is to get your credit cleaned up.  That's why the Amarillo Police Department and the Better Business Bureau are teaming up for Secure your ID day.

The Federal Trade Commission says robo-calls are the number one consumer complaint they receive, and these types of calls are on the rise. Experts warn that this kind of call is an early step in a phone fraud scheme that can lead to identity theft. Here's how it works.

When it comes to sensitive documents do you hoard them.  Do you have a ton of old bills, documents with your personal information, things that you need to have destroyed but it has all become overwhelming?  If that is the case then mark your calendars for Shred it Day!