IP: Huge identity theft uncovered -- msnbc

[David Farber <dave@farber.net>]

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>http://www.msnbc.com/news/604496.asp?cp1=1
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July 25 ? Key personal data belonging to hundreds of individuals have been 
shared in an Internet chat room, in what one expert says could become one 
of the largest identity theft cases ever. The data include Social Security 
numbers, driver?s license numbers, date of birth and credit card 
information ? everything a criminal would need to open an online bank 
account, apply for a credit card, even create the paperwork necessary to 
smuggle illegal immigrants. It is still unclear how the data ended up in 
the chat room, but an MSNBC.com investigation has revealed common threads 
among the victims ? including the purchase of a cell phone online from 
VerizonWireless.com or an AT&T Wireless reseller.

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