ID Theft: Guide to Becoming a Victim
Michael Hyatt has published an article detailing the prevalence, costs, and high-risk behaviors associated with identity theft. The high-risk behaviors include: sharing the Social Security Number (SSN), losing one�s wallet or purse, receiving bills and credit card offers at a home mailbox, discarding paper with personal information in the trash, neglecting to check credit reports, failing to opt-out of financial information sharing, and choosing poor passwords to secure bank accounts and personal data.How to Become a Victim of Identity Theft, Moreprivacy.com, August 19, 2001.
Avoid an Identity Crisis, Washington Post, August 29, 2001.
