 TITLE: How Does Identity Theft Happen? CONTENT: Trash Theft\n-----------\nOnce you throw something in the trash, it's out of sight and out of mind. But to identity thieves, trash containers and dumpsters can be a gold mine.\nTo avoid giving fraudsters access to your personal information through the trash, use a shredder for statements and other sensitive documents. Specifically, pick a cross-cut or micro-cut one to make your documents practically unreadable. END