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Have you heard of medical ID theft? Posted by Michelle at 10/27/06 06:17 PM

Identity theft has gone beyond numbers, and into your medical records. Thieves are taking on others' identities to get care, obtain higher priced medications...Check out a new report "Medical Identity Theft: The Information Crime that Can Kill You" by the World Privacy Forum.

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