Growing target for identity thieves: kids

The Christian Science Moniter reports:

Teenagers entering college or starting their first job may have a lot on their minds. But the possibility of falling prey to identity theft is probably not among them.

Just ask Zach Friesen. At age 7, his identity was stolen. A thief used his name - and his spotless credit record - to buy a $40,000 houseboat. Mr. Friesen wasn't aware of the crime until 10 years later, when he applied for his first job. Soon after, he learned that he had two names listed under his Social Security number and a sordid credit history.

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