Posts Tagged ‘medical identity theft’

Medical Identity Theft - The Sick Gets Sicker

Sunday, April 13th, 2008

If you’re like most people, you’re probably familiar with identity theft. In fact, you may have already been a victim or know someone that has. What you may not be as aware of is medical identity theft. According to current researchers, over 255,000 cases are reported every single year. With this in mind, law enforcement agencies and media sources are starting to take it more seriously and are engaging in collaborative efforts to inform potential victims. In this brief article, we’ll discuss medical identity theft and give you tips on how to protect yourself.