FOILING IDENTITY THEFT

Catch Me If You Can.

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According to the Federal TradeCommission, the number of complaintsabout identity theft reached162,000 last year, up from 86,000the year before. And that is probablyjust the tip of a rapidly growing iceberg.To keep your identity safe, aninexpensive shredder is one of yourprimary defenses, according to FrankAbagnale, Jr, the former con man (heonce masqueraded as a physician)whose life is the subject of a book anda recent movie, Utility bills, credit card bills, andother documents that contain personalinformation like your address,account numbers, and Social Securitynumbers, should go throughthe shredder before being tossed.: Check your bank statementevery month to make sure nounauthorized activity is going on.