Dumpster Diving- going through the trash to find unshredded credit card receipts, loan applications and documents with your social security number on them.

Stealing Mail- raiding mailboxes for bank and credit card statements, pre-approved credit card offers, insurance or investment statements or tax information.

Skimming- Using a special storage device when processing your credit or debit card to steal your numbers.

Shoulder Surfing- learning you PIN number by watching you at the ATM.

Accessing Credit Reports- posing as an employer, loan officer or landlord to obtain your personal information. 

Internet Sources- finding personal information on the internet, via public records sites and fee-based information broker sites.

(courtesy of Atbella Insurance)

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