Identity Theft

WIBW | On Your Side: Identity Theft: "But thieves can also take your identity. The flag that's meant for the mailman also tells thieves that important information, like checks or account numbers, could be inside. And in a matter of seconds, they can drive off with your identity."

Clarke Warns of Corporate Risk in Identity Theft: "The government doesn't have any serious efforts to implement a national strategy on cyber-security. There is a lack of federal funding for cyber-security R&D.
They have never understood this issue. They are so worried about body bags, and they don't understand that one thing leads to the other."

WPVI.com: Protecting Yourself Against Identity Theft: "You may do everything you can to protect your personal information, but thanks in part to the alleged sloppiness of banks, credit card companies, and retailers - you may still be at risk for identity theft."

NewsOK.com | Powered by The Oklahoman and NEWS 9 "White-collar crime is becoming an addict's favored way to get cash for drugs or the supplies to make them, authorities say.

"'It's easier to rob a man of $30,000 with his Social Security number than put a gun in his face,' said Jeff Shelton, assistant agent in charge for the Oklahoma City field office of the Secret Service."