Over 15 million residents in the US have their identities used each year without their consent. In fact, approximately every three seconds someone becomes a victim of identity theft. The losses due to identity theft fraud are astonishing and total in the billions. The Federal Trade Commission names identity theft as the number one consumer complaint. Surprisingly, victims often must fend for themselves as the majority of cases are never investigated by law enforcement due to jurisdiction or limited personnel. Consequently, private investigators can be a solution for assistance to victims caught up in this financial nightmare. Private Investigator Carrie Kerskie , an identity theft specialist, investigates identity theft. She also provides tools to enable people to protect themselves. Tune in to hear Carrie provide her view of ID theft and its consequences as well as provide tips to assess your personal risk and monitor your financial resources.