How Identity Theft Happens: Small Business is Big Profit

From Jerri Ledford, former About.com Guide

Jennifer and Rick took over the company that their father built from the ground up. In the years they’ve worked at and owned the company, they’ve grown it by offering compliance services in the transportation industry. On a daily basis, they struggle with Department of Transportation regulations, transportation tax issues, and myriad other details of owning the business. What they never dreamed they would have to deal with was identity theft.

Business identity theft is growing at an astounding rate. And many small and medium-sized businesses just don’t realize how at risk they are. Take Jennifer and Rick’s company for example. It’s a small company, with less than ten employees and a few hundred customers. Why would an identity thief be interested in them?

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