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According to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) statistics, there were close to 10 million American identity theft victims in 2003. The Identity Theft Resource Center indicates the average identity theft victim spends 607 hours to clear his or her credit records. The simple steps I've outlined here will aid you in the early detection of identity theft before it gets out of hand. Early detection is key to protecting your valuable credit rating.