6 clear signs that you're a target of identity theft

Wallets, phones and other technology provide thieves with an abundance of personal and financial information. (Credit: wk1003mike/Shutterstock)

Virtually everything around us is digitized and connected. This brings tremendous benefits but also numerous downsides. Every time you’re browsing the internet, chances are you’re sharing personal information. Have you ever thought about what happens to your personal information if it gets into the wrong hands?

We’ve all experienced getting weird emails, phone calls or messages from an unknown person or company at some point. People share their personal information everywhere, and it’s not surprising given that identity theft is a growing problem.