News headlines and stories from friends or colleagues can lead you to believe that you are almost defenseless against online identity theft. Though you know that your favorite websites have privacy policies, you also have no idea how they are protecting any information you give them. The good news is that you don't have to be concerned about reliable websites when YOU take the initiative and are proactive on "your end." This guide is going to show you how identity theft and online problems can occur, and how to go about ensuring that you are as safe as possible. One of the major tactics we'll discuss is remaining invisible, but we'll also consider how to stay safe from hackers, scammer and the rest too