How Identity Thieves Steal Your Information:

• They steal wallets and purses containing you identification and credit cards.
• They steal your mail that may include bank statements or other personal financial information.
• They rummage through your trash, or the trash at a business looking for personal data.
• They find personal information inside your home.
• They use personal information you share over the Internet.
• They perform telephone, mail, or Internet scams requesting you provide personal information to them.
• They steal files from businesses that keep records of your personal information.