Identity Theft

 

 

Steal another’s property

That’s larceny,

Steal another’s wife

That’s adultery.

 

Steal another’s information

That’s identity theft

And when this happens

There is little left.

 

This invariably happens

On the Internet,

It is the cleverest thief

One has ever met.

 

They will claim your NIS

And your bank account

And hit you for hundreds

Even above that amount.

 

You’ll have a hard time

Proving you are you

And there is much more

A stolen identity will do.

 

 

It happens on Facebook

If you’ve been hacked

And often it’s real difficult

To get your identity back.

 

“It can’t happen to me”

Never say that,

But organize yourself,

Don’t fall for that trap.

 

Keep your information

Very close to your chest

For a stolen identity

Will also steal your rest.

 

Stewart Russell © October 20, 2020