Identity Theft: Trust No One

As a victim of identity theft, I can empathize. Having done some research into my own situation, think on this: How many times have you filled out a security clearance form, a job application, an affadavit to reclaim lost property, or other documents that hold sufficient information for someone to obtain a credit card in your name? Now think; do you trust the people you submitted that information to enough to not worry about them? What about the people who have access to their files? What about the thieves who GAIN access to their files? Shoot, I'm not sure I even trust MYSELF with that information anymore! It has cost me thousands (still less than 10% of what the bills totalled!) to keep from having to pay off MY case of theft, and I don't think it's over yet. And mine happened at least 8 years ago. Don't be afraid. Be VERY afraid!