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Identity theft. We've all heard of it, but do we really understand how serious and prevalent it actually is? Believe it or not, identity theft is the fastest-growing crime in the US, according to the National Crime Prevention Council. The statistics tell the story, and the story is a frightening one - but what can you do to protect yourself from this growing crime? The following are 20 of the best methods to combat identity theft...