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How Your Garbage can Help an Identity Thief?

When an identity thief goes through the garbage of potential victim, it is known as dumpster diving. The only tools required are flashlight and a pair of gloves. (The best time to go on a garbage hunt is midnight, and the thief must be able to endure the scent – especially on a warm summer night.) The goal of dumpster diving is to get personal data that you discard without shredding or tearing. What type of important data, you may be wondering? The following list provides you with the answer:

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Identity theft is a term used to refer to fraud that involves pretending to be someone else in order to steal money or get other benefits. The term is relatively new and is actually a misnomer, since it is not inherently possible to steal an identity, only to use it. The person whose identity is used can suffer various consequences when he is held responsible for the perpetrator’s actions. In many countries specific laws make it a crime to use another person’s identity for personal gain.

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