Lamentably, we're at the point where your information is likely out there. It is a shitty feeling, being the victim.
I got the email from my employeer this year that my application for unemployment was reject because I'm still working (I didn't apply). I had an tax check stolen and attempted to cash.. (the bank stopped that one.. Dominican Republic bank cashed that one..), IBM backup tapes with maybe my personal information went missing..
A friend who is supper vigilant had someone apply for a credit card with his credentials.. The card company sent him a letter asking if he had moved.. The card was approved and ready to go.
Its sad, but you have to stay vigilant. I don't know if its worth getting a new cell number. It is kinda your identity now.
I got the email from my employeer this year that my application for unemployment was reject because I'm still working (I didn't apply). I had an tax check stolen and attempted to cash.. (the bank stopped that one.. Dominican Republic bank cashed that one..), IBM backup tapes with maybe my personal information went missing..
A friend who is supper vigilant had someone apply for a credit card with his credentials.. The card company sent him a letter asking if he had moved.. The card was approved and ready to go.
Its sad, but you have to stay vigilant. I don't know if its worth getting a new cell number. It is kinda your identity now.