Identity Theft

by Richard Carr, Amegy Bank

Identity fraud is digging deep into consumer's pockets - millions of dollars were lost in the past year by financial institutions across the country. The perpetrator may use a variety of tactics to drain your finances: posing as a loan officer and ordering your credit report (which lists account numbers); 'shoulder surfing' at the ATM or phone booth to get your PIN code; 'dumpster diving' in trash bins for unshredded credit applications, canceled checks or other bank records; or, until recently, notifying the Postal ...
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