Medical Providers Are A Common Source Of Identity Theft

On the surface this discussion may not seem to be about workers’ compensation. But I assure you, it is. While the topic is identity theft; specifically, the recent theft of my identity, it is an opportunity to look at how our industry may be helping this booming criminal trend. While at work last Thursday I received a call from my wife, telling me that Citibank had left a message regarding my credit line at Staples, the office supply retailer. She also mentioned they left a reference number concerning my credit application. This was, to say the least, a bit of a surprise for me, as I do not have a Staples credit account, and certainly did not apply for one.