The most recent edition of Reader’s Digest explores identity theft and the latest target for thieves: medical records. Most people write their social security number every time they visit the doctor or other medical facility. You should ask for a good reason why these facilities need the number before you give it. In other ID theft news, roughly half of these crimes turn out to be perpetrated by friends or family members. Someone who knows us well is just as likely to steal our identity as a stranger. If a family member steals your identity and there is a chance of pressing charges, Clark wants you to consider it strongly. You are doing no benefit to your relative if you let him or her get away with it.