Having a high credit score can put you in greater risk of identity theft. 

That's because there is more likelihood that the loan will be approved.

Landy Dixon with Consumer Credit Counseling in Springfield offers tips for protecting your good name and credit score.  (watch the video to see our interview with her)

People with high credit scores are rarely turned down for credit,  thus making a good target for ID theft.
The bulk of identity theft impacts the best borrowers.

Just as a high score enables a borrower to more easily qualify for credit, an identity thief who uses a high-score borrower's personal information to fraudulently apply for credit is also more likely to qualify.

For more information about how you can protect your identity or improve your credit score,  call (417) 889-7474