Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal identifying information, like your name, Social Security number, or credit card number, without your permission, to commit fraud or other crimes. The Federal Trade Commission estimates that as many as 9 million Americans have their identities stolen each year. In fact, you or someone you know may have experienced some form of identity theft. Re... read full post picked by sweattshop 3 years ago

A 77-year-old man in Concord, N.H., may be having a bit of an identity crisis since he has been getting numerous phone calls for actor Brad Pitt. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Considering our lively discussion over the appropriate use of the label "black" in regards to our President-elect, this article discussing the cultural identity of blacks in America seemed fitting. picked by lynxears 1 year ago

That's not my name! Never mind identity theft, now the government re-names you without your knowledge! Anchorage Daily News opinion columnist Heather Lende finds out the government says she's not who she thought she was. picked by metallichic55 3 years ago

A Belfast woman who cared for a baby elephant in her back garden during the war years has finally been identified.

The ‘elephant angel’ was Denise Weston Austin, who was one of the first female zoo keepers in Belfast Zoo.

Update on this post. picked by AutumnLotus 8 months ago

We are led to believe that DNA is foolproof, or at least so astronomically accurate that the chances of a mistaken identity is immeasurable. But is that true? Some evidence seems to point to its unreliability. Evidence the FBI is desperately trying to supress picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

"The next time I woke up, it was absolute ecstasy," he says. "The leg that I wanted to get rid of for all those years was reduced to a little bandaged stump." picked by Bornbad 4 months ago

A careless touch could be all police or insurance companies need to determine not only your identity, but also your past drug use, if you've fired a gun or handled explosives, even specific medical conditions. picked by dollyllama 12 months ago

More than 34,000 identity theft reports to the Federal Trade Commission from 2005 to 2007 concerned children under age 18.

I would hate to have my credit ruined before I even got a chance to ruin it myself. picked by muppet 1 year ago

Authorities say a 44-year-old North Carolina man spent a week in jail 160 miles away because he has the same name as a suspect 23 years younger.

But there was one problem when the mistake was realized...he didn't have a way to get back home. picked by suebe 1 month ago

She put her name and driver's license on the bottom of her plants that were then stolen. HA! picked by musicgirldani 3 years ago

"LOS ANGELES — Sounds crazy, but its true. Megan Fox was honored in style on Tuesday night as one of GQ Magazine's "Men of the Year" (and the only female)" picked by pjanaway 1 year ago

Most people in non-fatal wrecks lose some time from work, maybe have to get a new car. Not this lady! picked by meggysue 3 months ago

Many organizations value loyalty above character. Dunn, Bush, Palpatine... all examples of how Loyalty is the cornerstone of every successful empire. -not- picked by oripitous 3 years ago

She said she wanted to get her high school degree and be a cheerleader because she was trying to regain a part of her life she missed. However, she only went to the first day of classes and the check for her uniform bounced.

Surprise, it's NOT Florida. picked by tigertony 1 year ago

Thanks to Detective Pick-o I now know so much more about identity theft! picked by cycostinkoman 2 years ago

Scientists have produced new evidence to finally resolve the mysterious identity of what they regard as one of the weirdest organisms that ever lived. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

GID (gender identity disorder) can turn life into a hell. The condition is characterized by strong disgust for the body and deep uncertainty over the sense of self. Hiding the condition is the cause for a lot of distress. picked by maxriter 2 years ago

Mitchell & Webb radio sketch about the true nature of identity theft. picked by pocksucket 2 years ago

An eminent South African historian believes he has stumbled on the identity of Jack the Ripper. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago