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Identity Theft Safety Quiz

How Safe Is Your Personal Information?

By , About.com Guide

According to the Better Business Bureau, the number of victims of identity fraud decreased from 10.1 million in 2003 to only 8.9 million in 2006, but the average amount of money stolen per victim increased from $5,249 to $6,383 in the same time period.

How safe is your personal information from those who are determined to make you a victim of identity theft? Answering these 12 questions can help you assess your personal risk level and perhaps reveal risks of which you were not aware.

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