While most people think the idea of going through peoples’ garbage is disgusting, to an identity thief the reward is worth doing the dirty work for. The average victim is worth over $30,000.
The scary part is dumpster diving is not a crime if the trash is left in a public place. If it ... Views: 823
Do the neighbors get an eyeful of rubbish every time you open your garage door? Are you’re a pack-rat? Do you have a large, 3-car Garage, but no room for even 1 car? Would you start an avalanche if you were to reach up and pull one item down from the rafters? It sounds like spring ... Views: 2419
What do incoming mail and outgoing trash have in common? Both are attractive to the identity thieves. Mail scams happen all the time; your trash is also a great risk to your identity.
One of the most notorious cases of identity theft prosecuted was a case of dumpster diving. Dumpster diving ... Views: 3562
A common place to see waste receptacles is in front of a house that is being renovated. These are for disposing of rubbish; that is, garbage that is not food waste. Rubbish is placed in a different section of the landfill because landfills are organized by types of trash and its rate of ... Views: 2291
Dumpster Divers are proud of their ability to provide for themselves and their families, without being forced to beg or steal. There are several different types of dumpster divers; some are actually looking for food! Others are looking for broken or discarded items that can easily be fixed and ... Views: 4074