How can identity thieves use my mail to steal information from me?

How can identity thieves use my mail to steal information from me?

Robert Siciliano (Identity Theft Expert and CEO) gives expert video advice on: Is my outgoing mail vulnerable to identity theft?; What should I do if I suspect my mail has been stolen? and more...

Mail is one of the most common methods for identity thieves to extract data about you. Consider what comes in the mail on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis. For most of us, there's enough information that comes in the mail where someone can compromise our identity: social security benefits, tax information, W-2 forms, W-9s, and then credit card information, billing statements. All that data coming in the mail can compromise identities. That's why I always recommend always turning the paper off.