Thieves have stepped it up a level from just stealing credit card information to stealing entire credit reports.
Credit reports contain past addresses, account numbers, social security numbers along with other personal information.
There are secret illegal online websites where people can post stolen financial information. Some of this information is sold for only $10.
Evidently all a thief needs is a credit card number and they are able to download your credit report. With this report they can sell the information or open new lines of credit in your name.
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