Today, identity theft is the fastest growing type of crime. With so many databases, so many electronic transactions, personal data is everywhere. Identity theft can go undetected for months or even years. It's profitable, and difficult to prosecute. In 2004, the founders of ID Watchdog were already working in consumer credit advocacy, helping people to clear up mistakes in their records. They saw that identity theft caused difficulty in buying a house, starting a business, or with medial and tax records. ID Watchdog was born in 2005 and is there today to help you keep your identity safe.