More than 8 million identity thefts have occurred in recent years, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Are you at risk for becoming a victim?
How does this crime happen? Thieves steal wallets, steal or open your mail, go through your trash, steal information from where you work or do business or complete a change of address form to divert your mail.
Link: http://www.dailycomet.com/article/20081102/ARTICLES/810300195/1008?Title=Do_you_know_how_not_to_become_a_victim_of_identity_theft_
Source: The Daily Comet
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