Medical identity theft is on the rise, and can be just as problematic,
if not more, as regular identity theft. Luckily, there are actions you
can take to help prevent this from happening to you.
Full article at MONEY Magazine
"The Federal Trade Commission has warned consumers about this growing
danger, explaining medical identity theft thusly: "A thief may use your
name or health insurance numbers to see a doctor, get prescription
drugs, file claims with your insurance provider, or get other care. If
the thief's health information is mixed with yours, your treatment,
insurance and payment records, and credit report may be affected.""
