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43% of identity theft occurs from a stolen wallet, checkbook, credit card, billing statement, or other physical document.

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Case #103,430 - Divorce Data

case 103430 Back in 2006, Phoenix had the highest rate of identity theft complaints in the nation. It was even being reported that droves of Scottsdale police officers were having their identities stolen. Suddenly, an unremarkable arrest of a 23-year-old methamphetamine user seemed to yield a breakthrough. The suspect hopped onto a computer and began browsing a government website. After a few clicks he arrived at local divorce document listing the parties' names, addresses and bank account numbers, along with scans of their signatures. From here, all he needed was some a simple software program and he would be printing checks in other people’s names in no time. All of this information was provided by the county recorder's office. The site had thousands of names.*

Tech Spy

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Software and “key catchers” can easily be installed on your computer and aid thieves in stealing your information.

Check Fraud

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A huge fraud ring in Michigan and 200 falsely cashed checks cost the government $400,000.

*Read the Full Story Here: www.nytimes.com/2006/05/30/us/30identity