In the search for a work at home job, you may have come across sites telling you that you can earn big money as a rebate processor. All you have to do is send in your money and they'll tell you how.

Right from the start, one of the classic hallmarks of a scam. Pay us and we'll tell you all about our glorious opportunity that is sure to make big bucks for you!

Now not every product that tells you that you can make good money is a scam.

You may not recognize it when the theft first occurs, but you suddenly start getting warnings that something is wrong with your credit. Maybe you were one of the smart ones who gets credit reports annually. Maybe you found out because creditors have started contacting you. Your identity has been stolen.

There are a number of steps you need to take once you realize your identity has been stolen.