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GARBAGE DUMPSTER DIVING

People you see going through dumpsters may look like hobos or deadbeat derelicts but may actually be cunning thieves looking for bank account numbers, social security numbers, credit card numbers or any information which can be used to steal your identity.

Even your own bank's trash and brokerage firm's garbage can be a gold mine of vital personal information too irresistible for thieves to pass up. Every conceivable account number, signature, name and address can be found in dumpsters!

Unfortunately confidential customer information is routinely thrown out on a daily basis and your bank account could be drained of all its cash in the process.

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