- By Jenny DeRaspe-Bolles
- Published 08/1/2008
- Scams
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Rating:
Unrated

According to the Federal Trade Commission, identity theft is the most reported form of fraud. Identity theft and mail theft go hand-in-hand. While identity theft can involve the Internet and world wide web, most criminals don't rely on technical savvy to steal personal information. They simply look for lost wallets, burglarized mailboxes, or improperly disposed of hardcopy records.