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The FBI says identity theft is the fastest growing white-collar crime in the nation. It involves criminally using another individuals personal identifiers, which are acquired through various means, including one’s own mail box. The identity thief needs only to get your name, address and bank credit cards account numbers or your social security number, etc. to take over your identity. The crook can then change your address, open new accounts at banks and credit card companies in your name and deplete your funds, running up huge credit card balances and generally creating havoc with your good name and credit rating. Here are a few pointers to help you avoid becoming a victim: