Report: Most ID Thefts Occur in Workplace New research shows that identity theft -- one of the country's fastest-growing crimes -- is often an inside job, committed by employees at companies with access to troves of personal data. NPR's Chris Arnold reports.

Report: Most ID Thefts Occur in Workplace

Report: Most ID Thefts Occur in Workplace

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New research shows that identity theft — one of the country's fastest-growing crimes — is often an inside job, committed by employees at companies with access to troves of personal data. NPR's Chris Arnold reports.

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