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Originally Posted by Bring_Back_Shantz
I 100% agree that this is a violation of privacy laws.
I just don't think it is a big deal at all.
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If you have ever had your identity stolen, you would think it's a big deal.
4 years ago, my car was broken into. They took my CDs, change, and insurance/registration.
They opened credit cards (which they maxxed out, naturally) and bank accounts in my name, and took out loans. It's taken me 4 years to deal with this, and I am STILL getting calls from creditors, and my credit rating is still taking a beating because I have no idea who ACTUALLY opened the accounts...it's hard to prove it wasn't you, when it's your name and your address.
I now carry my Car insurance and registration in my purse at all times (so it's on me when I'm in the car, but not in the car when it's unattended), I unlisted my phone number, went paperless with as many bills as possible and got a lock for my mailbox to prevent mail theft. I pay cash whenever I can, don't let my debit or credit cards be swiped out of my sight, and obsessively check my statements for fraudulent charges.
The only way I will ever leave a piece of personal identification out of my sight is if they pry it out of my cold, dead fingers. Identity theft is an absolute NIGHTMARE.