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Let's focus on the theft, not the identity

By Hiawatha Bray
March 21, 2005

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Identity theft is a nasty crime with a catchy name -- too catchy for our own good. Identity theft, though important, isn't the root problem, and focusing on it may distract us from real solutions. (Full article: 939 words)

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