Identity Theft Risks: Businesses Beware
The March arrest of a Brooklyn busboy who used the Internet to steal the identity–and millions of dollars–from some of the nations wealthiest individuals has brought increased attention to the growing incidence of identity theft. Coupled with a number of high-profile hacking incidents, the risk of identity theft has many individuals concerned about the online exchange of personal information.
Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in America. Although identity theft isnt new, the widespread use of the Internet has enabled criminals to steal personal information and use it anonymously, from anywhere in the world.
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