Why is identity theft happening more and more than ever?

taking a person’s credit information, photos, etc.
on the news today, there was a discussion about hackers, and no one’s information is truly safe.
i’ve been hearing about identity theft happening to teenagers, and not only teens but adults.
the worse kind of identity theft is using one’s credit history, credit cards, name, address, etc. and pursuing things [...]

Identity Theft: 7 of the Uk’s Worst Ever Data Loss Bungles

The past few years have seen millions of Brits put at increased risk of identity theft by banks, retailers, and government departments who have failed to effectively secure the personal details of their customers and staff.

1 HM Revenue and Customs was at the centre of the UK’s biggest data breach incident in November 2007. The [...]

Have you ever been a victim of Identity Theft?

Have you ever been a victim of Identity Theft? If so, how did you handle the situation and do you have any advice outside the recommendations mentioned in this case? Finally, why do you think the rate of identity theft is going up or down in the next couple of years?