The instant anything new is added to any of your three credit reports 
you are alerted by an email warning instantly from the 
identification thgeft provider andd that means you willl know right away iif 
an issue does not seem correct. For example, if this is a first time offense and 
it is a misdemeanor, youu should get a minor penalty, through a fine, restitution, or community service.

Further, an identity thief's use of your SSN can cause you to lose life sustaining benefits.