We often report of stories of company or school data breaches, however, we are now compelled to alert our readers of an even worse threat, their family or friends. Many do not realize how well they know the criminal that they are seeking to protect themselves from. All the more reason to have identity theft protection in place, so that you will be notified is someone is trying to open a new account in your name. This happens more often than you may realize and we have found certain “categories” of people who seem to fit the mold. This is not all inclusive, of course, but it can help you to be more aware of what you leave accessible in your home or on your person.
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