[TIPS] - identity theft on the sharp rise

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4663828

From the site:
Millions of Americans have become the victims of identity theft since the beginning of the year. Renee Montagne talks with former FBI agent Kevin Barrows about where that information goes and how it's abused. Barrows led the bust of one of the country's largest identity theft operations in 2002.

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Be sure to check out the related links, too, especially "Fighting Identity Theft."

Identity theft is VERY costly to the victims. Don't become one because of your own ignorance or neglect.