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Florida County Records Make Plethora of Social Security Numbers Available to Public

Social Security numbers of the former director of the CIA and Florida�s lieutenant governor have been found at the Lee County Courthouse. The News-Press review of Lee County court records found Social Security numbers commonly included in supporting documents to lawsuits, such as contracts for home purchases, alimony and child support affidavits, and death certificates.

Lee County court records invite ID theft, News Press, October 21, 2007.