> Billy O'Connor wrote:
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> > A lot of it might be the frenzy of identity theft fear mongering.
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> Could you elaborate? As in, why the emphasis on the fear over the theft?
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> Admittedly, I am one for high confidence in our lower motives. (Theft, murder, etc.)
I'm not sure why the emphasis, other than to sell identity protection services to people. I see a lot of TV commercials for ID insurance.