The Net just makes it easier and faster to do. Some identity thieves use discarded papers. If you reach a careless associate who has such private information, he or she is all too likely to go along with your request. So you can now log onto your victim's computer. All you need to find is any computer on the network that hasn't been secured properly.
Security is only as good as the weakest security point.
Contact him at his Web site Several years ago, my friend's identity was stolen. A thief got hold of his credit cards and changed the addresses to which their statements were mailed. That way, he couldn't see the bogus charges being tacked on. It took an inordinate amount of his personal time to track down the problem charges, and for years, he has had to keep tabs on his credit report. He still tells tales about how much time and effort went into fixing the situation.