Identity theft may be prelude to more serious crime

Los Angeles Times: Identity theft may be the financial world's equivalent of a staph infection. Just when you thought you had a handle on protecting your identity from criminals, the crime has morphed into something new and far more toxic. ... identity criminals are now using your information as they commit felonies, including child abuse and terrorism. Others are using your records to file fraudulent medical claims, experts say. These new forms of identity theft are nearly invisible until they cause serious problems.

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