Identity theft incidents in the UK have risen 66 percent in the last year. Most victims are in Tooting, south London, and Stockton-on-Tees. Cybercriminals looking to steal information for financial gain will take whatever they can get their hands on. Users everywhere should ensure their identities are protected online and that their computer security is up to date. This includes ensuring no personal information is posted on social networking sites, software is patched and up todate, and PCs are running effective anti-malware and anti-spam solutions.”]
Source: https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2008/05/29/are-you-living-in-an-identity-theft-hotzone/