Technology over the last century has progressed in leaps and bounds; gadgets and certain tools help make our lives easier. Although technology can make life simpler, there is a dark side to it as well. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the most common complaint people in America have with technology this year is once again identity theft.

If anything like this happens to you, it can be a scary thing to have to deal with, no matter how big or small the incident. If a criminal were able to get his or her hands on your personal informational, it could have a significant effect on you financially.

One common instance of identity theft is when someone files a tax return using your name and receives a refund, your refund, before you figure out what occurred. While there are certain security measurements in place, there are some hackers…