The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office has offered the following advice to protect your identity.

Stolen identity can be a burden both personally and financially.
Identity theft affects one in 20 Americans a year. Unfortunately, criminals just keep finding better ways to steal people’s identities, money, and credit. When it comes to your personal information, any information is as good as gold to cybercriminals. The best way to avoid being the victim of identity theft is by protecting your personal information. Here are some easy ways to do this: